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... device is AVCHD-compatible. For details, refer to back up such scenes. 6 Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to the instruction manual of your camcorder to an HDTV to say, you can play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be created with...
... device is AVCHD-compatible. For details, refer to back up such scenes. 6 Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to the instruction manual of your camcorder to an HDTV to say, you can play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be created with...
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Table of contents Introduction 4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 12 About this Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts 19 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 ...
Table of contents Introduction 4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 12 About this Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts 19 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 ...
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...: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 60 Mini Video Light 61 Video Snapshot 64 Pre-recording Function 65 Self Timer 65 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 67 Manual Focus Adjustment 68 Face Detection 70 White Balance 72 Image Effects 73 Digital Effects 74 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 75...
...: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 60 Mini Video Light 61 Video Snapshot 64 Pre-recording Function 65 Self Timer 65 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 67 Manual Focus Adjustment 68 Face Detection 70 White Balance 72 Image Effects 73 Digital Effects 74 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 75...
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... Used in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. To complete some operations you press... regarding the function described. • : Reference page number within this manual. Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF S10/LEGRIA HF S100. Should your camcorder fail to operate...
... Used in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. To complete some operations you press... regarding the function described. • : Reference page number within this manual. Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF S10/LEGRIA HF S100. Should your camcorder fail to operate...
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...may not be as good as they are displayed on the screen. - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - In this manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to menu options ...( 29). White points may not work as well as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In such case, adjust the focus manually. Introduction 13 In this manual, the arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC...
...may not be as good as they are displayed on the screen. - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - In this manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to menu options ...( 29). White points may not work as well as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In such case, adjust the focus manually. Introduction 13 In this manual, the arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC...
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...Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Music Transfer Utility - Contains the full-version instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this CD-ROM are supplied with the supplied PIXELA applications,...exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Software for transferring to the 'Music Transfer Utility...
...Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Music Transfer Utility - Contains the full-version instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this CD-ROM are supplied with the supplied PIXELA applications,...exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Software for transferring to the 'Music Transfer Utility...
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... (simultaneous recording) ( 99) Remote sensor off ( 145) AGC (automatic gain) limit ( 139) Microphone attenuator ( 139) Pre-recording ( 64) Memory operation ( 22) Instant AF ( 138), MF Manual focus ( 67) Remaining battery time ( 22) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording...
... (simultaneous recording) ( 99) Remote sensor off ( 145) AGC (automatic gain) limit ( 139) Microphone attenuator ( 139) Pre-recording ( 64) Memory operation ( 22) Instant AF ( 138), MF Manual focus ( 67) Remaining battery time ( 22) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording...
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Viewing Photos Histogram ( 102) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 146) Protected photo mark ( 103) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 67) File size Manual exposure ( 65) Photo size ( 90) Aperture value ( 58) Shutter speed ( 58) Introduction 21
Viewing Photos Histogram ( 102) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 146) Protected photo mark ( 103) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 67) File size Manual exposure ( 65) Photo size ( 90) Aperture value ( 58) Shutter speed ( 58) Introduction 21
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...permanently erase all recordings. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • The Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in advance using the compact power... adapter before initializ- Lost origi- Preparations 39 Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. FUNC. [ Menu] [Initialize ] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel...
...permanently erase all recordings. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • The Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in advance using the compact power... adapter before initializ- Lost origi- Preparations 39 Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. FUNC. [ Menu] [Initialize ] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel...
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...; Video For details about the available options, refer to page 57. ( 29) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to occur. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback...
...; Video For details about the available options, refer to page 57. ( 29) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to occur. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback...
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...] indicates a shutter speed of values available for the recording conditions. however, image quality may not be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. The image may not work well. - When recording in low-light situations. [1/50] To record under most ordinary conditions. [1/120] To record...
...] indicates a shutter speed of values available for the recording conditions. however, image quality may not be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. The image may not work well. - When recording in low-light situations. [1/50] To record under most ordinary conditions. [1/120] To record...
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... new feel. Recording Video Snapshot Scenes ( 29) 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with the mark. The button's blue light will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records...
... new feel. Recording Video Snapshot Scenes ( 29) 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with the mark. The button's blue light will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records...
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... software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the camcorder, and transfer the music files again. Delete the music tracks from the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • Video snapshot... and only then writing the video files back to the camcorder. • If the USB cable is set to . • The Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in memory. • Transfer music files to ...
... software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the camcorder, and transfer the music files again. Delete the music tracks from the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • Video snapshot... and only then writing the video files back to the camcorder. • If the USB cable is set to . • The Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in memory. • Transfer music files to ...
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...Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights...actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 29) Video 65 mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP . ...
...Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights...actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 29) Video 65 mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP . ...
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...; During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. BLC 2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press . • appears. • Press again to automatic exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press Exposure . • The current exposure is changed during exposure lock, the cam-
...; During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. BLC 2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press . • appears. • Press again to automatic exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press Exposure . • The current exposure is changed during exposure lock, the cam-
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... one person in the picture, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press . Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. NOTES • This function can also be magnified to autofocus. In such case, focus... manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows •...
... one person in the picture, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press . Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. NOTES • This function can also be magnified to autofocus. In such case, focus... manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows •...
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...you operate the zoom or hold it on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Face Detection You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected. ( 29) POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than... . 3 If there is activated ( ). If the function was turned off, press to turn it pressed down ( ), changes back to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focus. By default, face detection is more than [ Night] or [ Fireworks]. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. In step ...
...you operate the zoom or hold it on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Face Detection You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected. ( 29) POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than... . 3 If there is activated ( ). If the function was turned off, press to turn it pressed down ( ), changes back to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focus. By default, face detection is more than [ Night] or [ Fireworks]. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. In step ...
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... to display exactly the same picture that appear automatically but will be displayed with this information is slightly broader than the picture normally shown on manually (for example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide). ** Only displayed in conjunction with the [Data Code] setting ( 142). About the Full...
... to display exactly the same picture that appear automatically but will be displayed with this information is slightly broader than the picture normally shown on manually (for example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide). ** Only displayed in conjunction with the [Data Code] setting ( 142). About the Full...
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...level indicator Usually, the audio level indicator will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. You can choose to the right of the audio recording level. The... manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will go to display it . You can adjust the audio recording level of ...
...level indicator Usually, the audio level indicator will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. You can choose to the right of the audio recording level. The... manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will go to display it . You can adjust the audio recording level of ...
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When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. Look for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 170) and Optional Accessories ( 171). For details about ...
When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. Look for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 170) and Optional Accessories ( 171). For details about ...