Canon FS31 Manual de Instruções

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10Additional Information ______________________79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists79 FUNC. Menu81 Setup Menus87 Trouble?87 Troubleshooting91 List of Messa

Additional Information100Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a

101• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory c

Additional Information102CleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile so

103Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in the following regions/countri

Additional Information104Gener al Inform ationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-800 Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video Cable

105Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by c

Additional Information106Recording and Playback TimesThe recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

107Product CodesProvided AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AABP-808 Battery Pack 2740B002AASTV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-

Additional Information108FS31/FS30/FS300SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: SD-VideoVideo compression: MPEG-2Audio compression: Dolby Digital

109CA-570 Compact Power AdapterMinimum Illumination [NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8:1.3 lx[PROGRAM AE], Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutt

11Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future referenc

Additional Information110BP-808 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is ve

111AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . .102Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Audio level

Additional Information112Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103NNight

113WWhite balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Wind screen . . . . . . . . . .

114CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“

115CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with res

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Introduction12The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Write down the number and other inform

13OverviewThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.* The CD-ROM in

Introduction14Components GuideLeft side viewFront viewRight side viewRESET button ( 90)VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 45)/ (print/share) button

15Back viewBottom viewTop viewLCD screen ( 22)ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20)Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (camera/play) b

Introduction16 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 24)Recording program ( 42, 43)White balance ( 50)Image

17 Recording Photos Viewing PhotosZoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48)Recording program ( 42, 43)White balance ( 50)Image effect ( 51)Digital effect ( 51)Phot

Introduction18Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse pla

19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!

Preparations207 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. The indicator will go out whe

21• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travel

Preparations22Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten.

23NOTESAbout the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels opera

Preparations24Operating ModesThe camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. In this manual,

25flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set at

Preparations26In either mode, if you wait a few seconds, the joystick guide will minimize again but the selected function can still be operated. You c

272 Select ( , ) the icon and press to open the setup menus.You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup me

Preparations28• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appea

29* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commerciall

3Important WarningCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU

Preparations30Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 31).1 Turn off the

31Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can a

32VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Set the camera m

33Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time avail

Video34available; in mode, only the optical zoom is available.Using the ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T

35- When you use the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ SPEED 3].Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel

Video36Playing Back the Video1 Set the camera mode dial to or .2 Press .• Even if the camcorder is off, pressing will turn on the camcorder in pla

37movies on the memory card using this camcorder.• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device.NOTESDepe

Video38/ Movies PhotosRecordings in the built-in memoryRecordings on the memory card2 Select ( ) the media (/ only) and the recording type (scenes or

39• From this index screen, you can also press to open the index screen for Video Snapshot scenes.•/ You can select the scenes in the built-in memo

4In 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 thes

Video40• Press again to return to the index screen.2 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.3 Press to begin the playback.

41• Repeat this step to add all the scenes/photos you want to include in your selection (up to 100).4 Press twice to close the menu. [ SELECT] [

Video42• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).- Do not open the memory card

43• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the background increases

Video44Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program* * When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press and continue instead wit

45Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick gu

Video46Combining Scenes with Music POINTS TO CHECK ( only)- Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music fi

47software’s instruction manual (PDF file).- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Di

Video48Self Timer [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] appears. mode:In record pause mode, press .The camcorder starts recording after a

49Manual Exposure Adjustment1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press .• The exposure adjustment indic

525 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection ag

Video50White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will

51Image EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects.POINTS TO CHECKSe

Video52Applying1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press .• The icon of the selected effect turns gree

53 mode:• All displays on• Data code only• All displays off mode:• All displays on• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons

Video54• A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.• You can press to cancel the operation while it is in progress.6 When the confirmation scre

55 [ ADD TO PLAYLIST] Desired option [YES]• When the operation is completed [ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be displayed.• / Scenes are added to the pl

Video56memory to the memory card in order to play them back with music tracks.Copying Original MoviesOptions1 Open the original movies index screen of

57PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back photos to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the camera m

Photos58 [ 1024x768] Desired photo size* Desired photo quality* * Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number displa

59Viewing PhotosWhen the camera mode dial is set to or : 1 Press .• Even if the camcorder is off, pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback

6Getting to Know the CamcorderWhat is so special about recording on flash memory?Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( / only)

Photos601 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) and press .3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 PHOTOS] or [ JUMP 100 PHOTOS].4 Jump

61- Do not change the operating mode.• The following may not be displayed correctly.- Photos not recorded with this camcorder.- Photos edited on or up

Photos62Deleting Photos from the Index ScreenOptions1 Open the photo index screen.• Move the zoom lever toward W.•/ You can switch between the photos

63Histogram DisplayWhen viewing photos you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogr

Photos64 [ PROTECT] Desired option [YES] [OK] IMPORTANTInitializing the recording media ( 31) will permanently erase all recordings, including pr

65• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to the

Photos66• appears and changes to .• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.6 seconds.IMPOR

67OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual

Photos68If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the

69Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.Marking Single Photos with

Table of contents7Introduction ______________________________6 Getting to Know the Camcorder11 About this Manual13 Overview13 Supplied Accessories and

Photos70Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.NOTES• Depending on the connected printer, you can change s

71External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connection DiagramsTerm

External Connections72Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect th

73Saving your Recordings without a ComputerIf you prefer to save your recordings without having to use a computer, you can use the optional DW-100 DVD

External Connections74[ADD TO DISC] Desired option Connecting to the DVD Burner and Creating a Disc1 Turn on the DVD burner. Refer to Creating DVD

75DVD players and computers that meet the following requirements:• Compatible with the discs you created (DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW discs)• Compatible wit

External Connections762 Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.3 Press to set the transfer order.A checkmark appears in the b

77Transferring Photos to a ComputerYou can connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable to transfer photos in the memory. The proc

External Connections78• During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.- Erasing all pho

79Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

8Video ___________________________________32 Basic Recording32 Shooting Video33 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)33 Zooming: Optical, Advan

Additional Information80FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)Menu item Setting options[SELECT MUSIC] [OFF], list of music files in the camcorder z1z 46[SELECT]

811Option not available from the original movies index screen.2Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.

Additional Information82• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. The image stabilizer

83Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)/ MEMORY OPER.* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.[MEMO

Additional Information84[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightn

85[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact p

Additional Information86[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 36).[TV TYPE]

87Trou b le?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the

Additional Information88After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long

89Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your r

9Table of contentsPhotos ___________________________________57 Basic Recording57 Taking Photos57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality58 Erasing a Photo Ri

Additional Information90battery pack is too cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C (1

91Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance be

Additional Information92/ BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR- The built-in memory could not be read. This may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Can

93CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initia

Additional Information94CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER- When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer, this message will appear

95/ READING THE BUILT-IN MEMORY- Reading data from the built-in memory.READING THE CARD- Reading data from the memory card.SCENE RECORDED USING ANOTH

Additional Information96WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODE

97NO TRANSFER ORDERS- You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no photos have been marked with transfer orders ( 75).OPERATION C

Additional Information98NO PAPER- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.NO PRINTHEAD- No print head is installed in the printer or the

99Do’s an d Don ’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Save your recordings periodically. Make sure