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PUB. DIM-0909-000
HD Camcorder HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual Inst struction Manual
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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 S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with P
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CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery pack is attached. Use only the same type of battery pack. • Do not expose battery pack 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 COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 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
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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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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) 1 that captures video at a resolution
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What are the advantages of flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or 2 on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards using AVCHD 3 specifications . Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 48) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second. Any New F
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Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends ( 124). You also have the following options: • You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card 4 slot . For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder.
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts 23 Screen Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 33 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 33 Operating Modes 35 Joystick and Joystick Guide 35 Using the Menus 38 First
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Video 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video 45 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 47 Zooming 48 Quick Start Function 49 Basic Playback 49 Playing Back the Video 51 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back 52 Searching for Scenes 54 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 57 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 58 Deleting Scenes 60 Advanced Functions 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Rec
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86 Playlist and Scene Operations 86 Dividing Scenes 87 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 91 Copying Scenes Photos 93 Basic Recording 93 Taking Photos 94 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 95 Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 96 Basic Playback 96 Viewing Photos 97 Deleting Photos 99 Magnifying Photos during Playback 100 Additional Functions 100 Flash 102 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 103 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simulta
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External Connections 120 Terminals on the Camcorder 121 Connection Diagrams 124 Playback on a TV Screen 125 Saving Your Recordings 125 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 126 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 130 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 131 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 135 Transfer Orders Additional Information 137 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 137 FUNC. Menu 140 Setup Menus 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 157 List of
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate cor- rectly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 152). 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
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Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to page 62. (34) Brackets [ ] are used to refer FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] to menu options as they are Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording displayed on screen. programs Desired recording program FUN
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Co mpact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-807 Battery Pack WL-D88 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-400PCU USB Cable 18 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility – Software for saving and transferring movies. - Music Transfer Utility – Software for transferring to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • DIGITAL VIDEO Solutio
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Names of Parts Left side view Stereo microphone (L) ( 80) Speaker ( 49) VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (65)/ (print/share) button ( 112, 134) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 54, 78)/ BATT. INFO button ( 26) CUSTOM dial ( 85) CUSTOM button ( 85) Memory card slot cover Memory card slot ( 41) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 28) Right side view ACCESS indicator ( 44, 93) Strap mount ( 30) Grip belt ( 30) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 120, 122) USB terminal ( 120, 123) HDMI OUT terminal ( 120, 121)
