Canon FS300 FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual - Page 47

software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Refer to Music Files ( 103) for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. • / The Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains the tracks pre-installed in the built-in memory as well as tracks that were not. You can change the tracks in the memory and try out new combinations. • Before transferring music files, we recommend making sure that there is enough available space in the memory (about 5 times more than the size of the music files). If there is not enough available space, the video and audio may not play back correctly. • If the connection is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of those files may not be possible. In such case, erase those music files ( 46) and transfer the files again. Pre-recording Function The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Start/Stop , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. ( 24) 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [Pre REC ] and press . • appears. • Press again to turn pre- recording off. 3 Press Start/Stop to begin recording. The recording will include the 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed. NOTES • While pre-recording is on, all operational sounds will be turned off. • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds if any of the following operations are not performed before 3 seconds have elapsed. - Turning on pre-recording - Exiting standby mode - Stopping a recording • Pre-recording will be turned off when any of the following operations are performed. - Opening the FUNC. menu or setup menus - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes - Changing the operating mode - Turning on Video Snapshot - Setting the camcorder to standby mode 47