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...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to comply with Part 15 of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...FCC Rules. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures:...
...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to comply with Part 15 of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...FCC Rules. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures:...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... or objects have fallen into the outlet, try reversing the 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
... or objects have fallen into the outlet, try reversing the 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
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Recording Photos Viewing 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 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 ( 63) ...
Recording Photos Viewing 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 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 ( 63) ...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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.... Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the content of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. ...8226; / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 In mode, the advanced zoom and...
.... Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the content of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. ...8226; / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 In mode, the advanced zoom and...
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... zoom is set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). When this option is processed digitally so image quality will still be available. With the digital zoom, the image is selected, the camcorder will be faster in . 34 In either case, the... W Zoom out T Zoom in (telephoto). press harder for a slow zoom; Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is the [D.ZOOM] setting in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the...
... zoom is set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). When this option is processed digitally so image quality will still be available. With the digital zoom, the image is selected, the camcorder will be faster in . 34 In either case, the... W Zoom out T Zoom in (telephoto). press harder for a slow zoom; Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is the [D.ZOOM] setting in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the...
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...Repeatedly press DISP. NOTES • When you turn white again). When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in . Video Applying 1 Push...Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to...
...Repeatedly press DISP. NOTES • When you turn white again). When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in . Video Applying 1 Push...Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to...
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... adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be able to copy photos to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can be connected to display a photo. 65 The following functions... •...
... adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be able to copy photos to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can be connected to display a photo. 65 The following functions... •...
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...: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the camcorder. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and save your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Sound from them...
...: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the camcorder. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and save your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Sound from them...
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... a transfer order. Refer to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams ( 71). NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . A checkmark appears in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 75). FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER...
... a transfer order. Refer to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams ( 71). NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . A checkmark appears in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 75). FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER...
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... zooms and panning can result in visually induced motion sickness. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99 If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may ... fields such as necessary. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at temperatures not higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in dusty or sandy places. avoid also water, mud or salt. If you do not intend to shocks or vibration as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on...
... zooms and panning can result in visually induced motion sickness. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99 If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may ... fields such as necessary. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at temperatures not higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in dusty or sandy places. avoid also water, mud or salt. If you do not intend to shocks or vibration as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on...
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... screen 22 M Magnifying photos 61 Maintenance 102 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Markers 84 Memory card 100 * / only. 111 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 102 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 85 Audio level indicator 83 Auto slow shutter 82 Autofocus (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center ...code 84 Date and time 27 Date format 86 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting/Erasing Movies 41, 55 Photos 58, 61 Digital effects 51 Direct print 65 Dividing scenes 53 Dual Shot 24 DVD authoring 73 E Error messages 91 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 43...
... screen 22 M Magnifying photos 61 Maintenance 102 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Markers 84 Memory card 100 * / only. 111 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 102 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 85 Audio level indicator 83 Auto slow shutter 82 Autofocus (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center ...code 84 Date and time 27 Date format 86 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting/Erasing Movies 41, 55 Photos 58, 61 Digital effects 51 Direct print 65 Dividing scenes 53 Dual Shot 24 DVD authoring 73 E Error messages 91 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 43...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Pixela Image Mixer Installation Guide
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... of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you want to enter the Certification code manually. Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number of... with no spaces or hyphens. Call a user support center and get the Certification code. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of your camcorder and click [Next]. Enter the Certification code you received and click [Next]. 8 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and ...
... of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you want to enter the Certification code manually. Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number of... with no spaces or hyphens. Call a user support center and get the Certification code. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of your camcorder and click [Next]. Enter the Certification code you received and click [Next]. 8 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and ...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ... THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ... THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... has been exposed to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other ). 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product...
... has been exposed to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other ). 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product...
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Recording Photos Viewing 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 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 ( 63) ...
Recording Photos Viewing 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 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 ( 63) ...
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... Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the content of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller...[ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode. select LP mode for better movie quality; Select XP mode for...
... Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the content of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller...[ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode. select LP mode for better movie quality; Select XP mode for...
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In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is selected, the camcorder will be available. Video available; Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom out T Zoom in Move the zoom lever toward T to digital zoom (light blue area on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). • While ... 81). In either case, the optical zoom will be faster in . 34 With the digital zoom, the image is set to [ DYNAMIC]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom out (wide-angle). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG ...
In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is selected, the camcorder will be available. Video available; Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom out T Zoom in Move the zoom lever toward T to digital zoom (light blue area on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). • While ... 81). In either case, the optical zoom will be faster in . 34 With the digital zoom, the image is set to [ DYNAMIC]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom out (wide-angle). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG ...
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...The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while ... sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off * 52 On-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 information icons. NOTES • When you...
...The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while ... sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off * 52 On-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 information icons. NOTES • When you...
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... adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can also use the following functions and features of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge... lever toward T to display a photo. 65 The way to set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 68). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 71). • If the device selection screen ...
... adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can also use the following functions and features of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge... lever toward T to display a photo. 65 The way to set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 68). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 71). • If the device selection screen ...
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...printer to print out photos. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and save your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. If ... create DVD discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the TV set (...
...printer to print out photos. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and save your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. If ... create DVD discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the TV set (...