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PUB. DIM-1006-000
HD Camcorder HD Camcorder
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 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. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpos
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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those contr
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in t
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder’s full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 1,080 2 pixels . Videos are then recorded in the lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD 3 specifications . With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! 34 Dual Flash Memory Relay Recording 57 You can record in t
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Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Video Snapshot (0 71) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically Dynamic IS (0 66) det
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of 4 memory card used . SD Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software Standard Definition High Definition (0 134, 142). AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen 31 Operating Modes 33 Using the Menus 35 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 36 Changing the Language 3
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Dual Shot Mode 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 45 About the Smart AUTO mode 48 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 51 Basic Playback 51 Playing Back the Video 55 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 57 3D Flip View 58 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 59 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 62 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 63 Special Scene Recording Program
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87 Using Headphones 88 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 89 Using an External Microphone 91 Using the Custom Key and Dial 92 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 93 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 95 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 99 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 100 Playlist and Scene Operations 100 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 102 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 104 Dividing Scenes Photos 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Pho
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External Connections 127 Terminals on the Camcorder 128 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 132 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 132 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 141 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 148 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 FUNC. Panel 152 Setup Menus 165 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Di
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function descr
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indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control operating mode indicated and indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31). onscreen messages and displays. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] •n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC -100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Installation Guide for PIXELA's software 18 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* -Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains t
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Names of Parts Left side view 1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 85) 2 Speaker (0 53) 32 (camera/play) button (0 32) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 71) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99)/ BATT. INFO button (0 169) 6 Double memory card slot cover 7 CUSTOM dial (0 91) 8 Terminal cover 9 COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127, 129) Aq AV OUT terminal (0 127, 129)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 87) Right side view aA REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal (0 92) sA Memory card slot X (0 39) Ad Mem
