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...combination should be followed. 17 Cleaning - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plug does not...plug still fails to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. 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 ...
...combination should be followed. 17 Cleaning - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plug does not...plug still fails to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. 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 ...
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... dial is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. You do not need to your preference. 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 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 flexible...
... dial is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. You do not need to your preference. 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 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 flexible...
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... memory card slot cover. - Conversely, when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may result in bright places it may be difficult to the memory. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Failing to begin recording. • Recording starts; Press to turn off if left without any operations... • You can select the memory to be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby.
... memory card slot cover. - Conversely, when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may result in bright places it may be difficult to the memory. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Failing to begin recording. • Recording starts; Press to turn off if left without any operations... • You can select the memory to be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby.
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Video available; In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is available. Digital: This is set to one of the lens. With the digital zoom, the image is set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). Using the Zoom ( 24...
Video available; In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is available. Digital: This is set to one of the lens. With the digital zoom, the image is set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). Using the Zoom ( 24...
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... Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. • The original movies index screen appears after a ... the joystick ( ) to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with this camcorder. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to select the top row. 3 Adjust ( ) the volume. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the end of the...
... Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. • The original movies index screen appears after a ... the joystick ( ) to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with this camcorder. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to select the top row. 3 Adjust ( ) the volume. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the end of the...
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...Start/Stop . • The camcorder records for about 4 seconds and then automatically switches to record pause mode. • The blue border changes to shoot video or take photos in dark places. By changing the music, you want to watch and change their order. ( 24) Recording Scenes 1 Push the joystick... indicates how much time has passed. 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 the index screen with music to add a new level of short scenes and combine them with ...
...Start/Stop . • The camcorder records for about 4 seconds and then automatically switches to record pause mode. • The blue border changes to shoot video or take photos in dark places. By changing the music, you want to watch and change their order. ( 24) Recording Scenes 1 Push the joystick... indicates how much time has passed. 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 the index screen with music to add a new level of short scenes and combine them with ...
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...• When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to standby 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 ...or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun - Turning off the camcorder - mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . Video Self Timer - mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to end the backlight correction mode. 48 The camcorder will be canceled when any of the ...
...• When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to standby 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 ...or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun - Turning off the camcorder - mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . Video Self Timer - mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to end the backlight correction mode. 48 The camcorder will be canceled when any of the ...
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... 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 information icons. You can select what to display with a fade in. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader ... pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to start recording with the [DATA CODE] setting ( 84). NOTES • When you turn white again). Repeatedly press DISP. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. ...
... 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 information icons. You can select what to display with a fade in. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader ... pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to start recording with the [DATA CODE] setting ( 84). NOTES • When you turn white again). Repeatedly press DISP. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. ...
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...from the original movies index screen. 2 Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. 3 Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen. 4 Option available from the original movies index screen. You can... single photo view: [NO], [YES] From the index screen: [ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS], [CANCEL] - 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...
...from the original movies index screen. 2 Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. 3 Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen. 4 Option available from the original movies index screen. You can... single photo view: [NO], [YES] From the index screen: [ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS], [CANCEL] - 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...
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...z - - 30 z z - - 30 z z z* z 31 * Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. [MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory (... 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 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) / MEMORY OPER. Menu item / [MEMORY INFO] [CARD INFO] / [MEDIA...
...z - - 30 z z - - 30 z z z* z 31 * Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. [MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory (... 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 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) / MEMORY OPER. Menu item / [MEMORY INFO] [CARD INFO] / [MEDIA...
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... playback image on a TV. • When the LCD 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...
... playback image on a TV. • When the LCD 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...
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... SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included) Built-in flash memory, 16 GB; 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), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Photo compression: JPEG (Super ...
... SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included) Built-in flash memory, 16 GB; 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), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Photo compression: JPEG (Super ...
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...cleaning. The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into your product dealer or local power company. If you are not likely 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... adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into ...
...cleaning. The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into your product dealer or local power company. If you are not likely 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... adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into ...
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...) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is set the camcorder to your preference. You can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) ...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 to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
...) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is set the camcorder to your preference. You can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) ...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 to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
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... recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop 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 begin recording. • Recording starts; Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 NOTES • About...
... recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop 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 begin recording. • Recording starts; Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 NOTES • About...
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... zoom, the image is set to zoom out (wide-angle). In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). Video available; press harder for a slow zoom; In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN...
... zoom, the image is set to zoom out (wide-angle). In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). Video available; press harder for a slow zoom; In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN...
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Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. Failing to do so may not be able to play back ... selection frame to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to the scene you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is...
Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. to begin the • Playback will turn on or flashing. Failing to do so may not be able to play back ... selection frame to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to the scene you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is...
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... 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. Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in the index screen with music to add a new level of... changes to black and roughly indicates how much time has passed. You can also add to the playlist ( 53) just the ( 24) 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . • The button's light illuminates. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press again to your scenes an entirely new feel...
... 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. Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in the index screen with music to add a new level of... changes to black and roughly indicates how much time has passed. You can also add to the playlist ( 53) just the ( 24) 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . • The button's light illuminates. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press again to your scenes an entirely new feel...
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Video Self Timer - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has ... on the screen. NOTES • When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are...
Video Self Timer - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has ... on the screen. NOTES • When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are...
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...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 information icons. Repeatedly press DISP. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in... or out. While viewing a photo, all the data is displayed in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green...
...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 information icons. Repeatedly press DISP. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in... or out. While viewing a photo, all the data is displayed in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green...