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... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to dripping or splashing...
... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to dripping or splashing...
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... pressing a single button and using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of the rest! • Image Stabilization ( 81): Dynamic IS compensates for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ..., it back. 6 Your videos and photos are using the zoom lever. To you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of this camcorder offers many functions that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24...
... pressing a single button and using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of the rest! • Image Stabilization ( 81): Dynamic IS compensates for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ..., it back. 6 Your videos and photos are using the zoom lever. To you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of this camcorder offers many functions that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24...
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... 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card 7
... 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card 7
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... Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special ... 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 Video Snapshot 47 Pre-recording Function 48 Self Timer 48 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image ...
... Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special ... 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 Video Snapshot 47 Pre-recording Function 48 Self Timer 48 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image ...
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... Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / ... Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs 75 Transfer Orders 76 Copying your...
... Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / ... Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs 75 Transfer Orders 76 Copying your...
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... manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual carefully before you press again to both ( / only). About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Unless indicated... name of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300.
... manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual carefully before you press again to both ( / only). About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Unless indicated... name of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300.
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...Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as... they are indicated within a "button" frame. For example FUNC. . Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of theft. In tables in boldface. In ... refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of the camcorder.
...Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as... they are indicated within a "button" frame. For example FUNC. . Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of theft. In tables in boldface. In ... refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of the camcorder.
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... ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effects ( 51) Digital effects ( 51) Recording mode ( 33) Manual focus ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 81) Pre-recording function ( 47) Memory operation ( 18) Number 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...
... ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effects ( 51) Digital effects ( 51) Recording mode ( 33) Manual focus ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 81) Pre-recording function ( 47) Memory operation ( 18) Number 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...
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... Photos 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 ...) 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 ( 63) Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 57) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 43) 17
... Photos 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 ...) 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 ( 63) Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 57) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 43) 17
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...free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in minutes) for 5 seconds. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the ... it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed and the recording will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. For example, the file name of the file ...
...free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in minutes) for 5 seconds. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the ... it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed and the recording will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. For example, the file name of the file ...
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... Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
... Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
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... degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the grip belt...
... degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the grip belt...
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Repeat the operation to dim, normal or bright. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will automatically change to turn on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). Less than 2 seconds. 180° 90...
Repeat the operation to dim, normal or bright. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will automatically change to turn on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). Less than 2 seconds. 180° 90...
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...not need to your preference. 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. See the following table for photos. You ...for a summary of the camera mode dial. To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to your preference. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for beginners or if you change...
...not need to your preference. 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. See the following table for photos. You ...for a summary of the camera mode dial. To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to your preference. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for beginners or if you change...
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... the function in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to operate the function on the operating mode. When the camera mode dial is minimized. Recording mode of photos - Demo mode - Press the joystick itself ( ) to display it. During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of ...the settings or confirm an action. By default, the joystick guide is set to , pressing switches the camcorder to photo playback mode. flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - Auto slow shutter ...
... the function in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to operate the function on the operating mode. When the camera mode dial is minimized. Recording mode of photos - Demo mode - Press the joystick itself ( ) to display it. During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of ...the settings or confirm an action. By default, the joystick guide is set to , pressing switches the camcorder to photo playback mode. flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - Auto slow shutter ...
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..., etc.). 4 Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu at the bottom bar. • The selected option will be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can still be adjusted from the available options at any time.... Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 26 Selecting a FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to flexible recording mode. Preparations In either mode, if you wait a few exceptions, most menu settings will need to make further selections and/or press . You can...
..., etc.). 4 Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu at the bottom bar. • The selected option will be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can still be adjusted from the available options at any time.... Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 26 Selecting a FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to flexible recording mode. Preparations In either mode, if you wait a few exceptions, most menu settings will need to make further selections and/or press . You can...
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.... 29 Memory cards usable for the Speed Class logo on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording movies 64 MB or less - - However, depending on the package. As of SD/SDHC memory cards. NOTES About the SD Speed... Class: The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. FUNC. * To adjust for Use with the Camcorder You...
.... 29 Memory cards usable for the Speed Class logo on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording movies 64 MB or less - - However, depending on the package. As of SD/SDHC memory cards. NOTES About the SD Speed... Class: The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. FUNC. * To adjust for Use with the Camcorder You...
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... and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is the default media for recording both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens, all the way out. / Selecting the Memory for photos) currently in memory... the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [MEDIA:MOVIES] or [MEDIA:PHOTOS] The memory you can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in use * Press FUNC. * For each media, you want to use . 30 Make sure that are not interchangeable...
... and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is the default media for recording both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens, all the way out. / Selecting the Memory for photos) currently in memory... the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [MEDIA:MOVIES] or [MEDIA:PHOTOS] The memory you can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in use * Press FUNC. * For each media, you want to use . 30 Make sure that are not interchangeable...
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...do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. You can be recovered. Refer to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. All recordings will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31...be used as background music during playback. Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you save important recordings in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is in progress, do not perform any problem. Make sure you ...
...do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. You can be recovered. Refer to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. All recordings will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31...be used as background music during playback. Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you save important recordings in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is in progress, do not perform any problem. Make sure you ...
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... Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to shooting movies...not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 press Start/Stop again to begin recording. • Recording starts; In such cases, change the operating mode. Basic Recording • You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be ...
... Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to shooting movies...not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 press Start/Stop again to begin recording. • Recording starts; In such cases, change the operating mode. Basic Recording • You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be ...