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Your videos and photos are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Other features of this camcorder offers many functions that there are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of the camcorder. The following ... the optimal settings for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Recording on flash memory? To you play it means a camcorder that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of the...
Your videos and photos are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Other features of this camcorder offers many functions that there are recorded in the built-in the recorder unit of the camcorder. The following ... the optimal settings for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Recording on flash memory? To you play it means a camcorder that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of the...
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... 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 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...
... 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 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...
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..., refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. About this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both ( / only). "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the...
..., refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. About this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both ( / only). "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the...
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button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
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... ( 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) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
... ( 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) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage).... For example, the file name of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of the file on the memory card. The remaining recording/playback time of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the ...
... green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage).... For example, the file name of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of the file on the memory card. The remaining recording/playback time of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the ...
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... Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with a . When you may not be able to record movies. 29 SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies on the...
... Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with a . When you may not be able to record movies. 29 SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies on the...
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...and slide it toward the lens until you want to use . 30 IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator is not correctly inserted. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can check the total, used, and approximate available ... approximate available space will depend on the memory card. Make sure that are not interchangeable. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with the label facing away...
...and slide it toward the lens until you want to use . 30 IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator is not correctly inserted. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can check the total, used, and approximate available ... approximate available space will depend on the memory card. Make sure that are not interchangeable. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with the label facing away...
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...initialization while it contains. / At the time of the memory and CD-ROM. • While the initialization is in progress, do not perform any problem. Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder ...structure of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files that can be used as...
...initialization while it contains. / At the time of the memory and CD-ROM. • While the initialization is in progress, do not perform any problem. Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder ...structure of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files that can be used as...
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... FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Do not change the brightness of... the camera mode dial to others nearby. Conversely, when recording in permanent data loss or damage to use the LCD screen. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Basic Recording • You can select the...
... FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Do not change the brightness of... the camera mode dial to others nearby. Conversely, when recording in permanent data loss or damage to use the LCD screen. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Basic Recording • You can select the...
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.... [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 30 min. ...if you set the camcorder to mode. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will...
.... [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 30 min. ...if you set the camcorder to mode. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will...
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.... The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while...
.... The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while...
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... • The original movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you recorded on the memory card with another device the movies you want to play back the 36 In such case, play back. Do not disconnect the power source or turn... playback and return to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode ...
... • The original movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you recorded on the memory card with another device the movies you want to play back the 36 In such case, play back. Do not disconnect the power source or turn... playback and return to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode ...
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... the recording conditions, you may notice some special playback modes, you may notice brief stops in the playback picture. • The speed indicated on the memory card using this camcorder. • You may not be able to the beginning of the screen. 37
... the recording conditions, you may notice some special playback modes, you may notice brief stops in the playback picture. • The speed indicated on the memory card using this camcorder. • You may not be able to the beginning of the screen. 37
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... of scenes recorded and the total recording time for Video Snapshot scenes. • / You can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made on a particular date (for example, to... select the scene or photo. Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to find...
... of scenes recorded and the total recording time for Video Snapshot scenes. • / You can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made on a particular date (for example, to... select the scene or photo. Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to find...
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... you want to begin the playback. Below it , the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the first scene recorded on that date) appear in memory or on that date will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the calendar display ( 84). • You can...scene you move faster between calendar months. 4 Press to return to the index screen at fixed intervals. 39 This is , movies were recorded on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. to return to the index screen. The large thumbnail will appear on the first scene recorded on what day...
... you want to begin the playback. Below it , the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the first scene recorded on that date) appear in memory or on that date will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the calendar display ( 84). • You can...scene you move faster between calendar months. 4 Press to return to the index screen at fixed intervals. 39 This is , movies were recorded on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. to return to the index screen. The large thumbnail will appear on the first scene recorded on what day...
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... the index screen for start of them collectively, all of playback Page slidebar Timeline ruler 2 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the index screen in memory or on the selected scenes/photos. 40 TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and... ( ) the scene. mode: Delete ( 41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to select an individual scene/photo. • A checkmark will appear on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. Video • Press DISP.
... the index screen for start of them collectively, all of playback Page slidebar Timeline ruler 2 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the index screen in memory or on the selected scenes/photos. 40 TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and... ( ) the scene. mode: Delete ( 41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to select an individual scene/photo. • A checkmark will appear on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. Video • Press DISP.
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Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in mode, as in other modes. - Picture quality may not be able to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may not be as good as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Do not change the operating mode. White ...precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the screen. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Make sure to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording ...
Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in mode, as in other modes. - Picture quality may not be able to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may not be as good as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Do not change the operating mode. White ...precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the screen. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Make sure to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording ...
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...transferred to set the original audio of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to a memory card. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the scenes. • / Make sure the music... files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to...
...transferred to set the original audio of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to a memory card. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the scenes. • / Make sure the music... files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to...