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...ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. Do not make any ...interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in case of the FCC rules. Canon U.S.A., ...
...ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. Do not make any ...interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in case of the FCC rules. Canon U.S.A., ...
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... to aid identification in the event of the camcorder. Online product registration for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. Register your product online at the battery attachment...Canon new products and promotions. Customers only. The serial number of this product can be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for U.S.A. Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Model Name: VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100...
... to aid identification in the event of the camcorder. Online product registration for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. Register your product online at the battery attachment...Canon new products and promotions. Customers only. The serial number of this product can be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for U.S.A. Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Model Name: VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100...
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...Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with standard-definition TV broadcasts? 6 Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of scanning lines. This results in video recordings of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest... fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. 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 MXP or FXP...
...Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with standard-definition TV broadcasts? 6 Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of scanning lines. This results in video recordings of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest... fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. 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 MXP or FXP...
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... to start recording within approximately one second. Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure and color control settings for recording high-definition video. Recording on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal...
... to start recording within approximately one second. Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure and color control settings for recording high-definition video. Recording on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal...
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... containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 Use the software on the memory card using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner ( 126) ... ( 124). In such case, play back the recordings on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can easily play back video recorded on other devices? Can I play back my high-definition video on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD...
... containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 Use the software on the memory card using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner ( 126) ... ( 124). In such case, play back the recordings on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can easily play back video recorded on other devices? Can I play back my high-definition video on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD...
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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 Time Settings 38 Setting the Date and Time 39 ...
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 Time Settings 38 Setting the Date and Time 39 ...
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... (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 ...Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 64 Mini Video Light 65 Video Snapshot 68 Pre-recording Function 69 Self Timer 70 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 71 Manual Focus Adjustment 72 Face Detection 74...
... (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 ...Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 64 Mini Video Light 65 Video Snapshot 68 Pre-recording Function 69 Self Timer 70 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 71 Manual Focus Adjustment 72 Face Detection 74...
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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...
„ 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...
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Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. To complete some operations you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 152). ...When not specified as a PDF file in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP...
Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. To complete some operations you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 152). ...When not specified as a PDF file in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-807 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-400PCU USB CableW 18 Š Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-807 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-400PCU USB CableW 18 Š Introduction
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... on the PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - The music files on PDF file). For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - Disc ... applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Music Transfer Utility - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Introduction Š 19 Software for saving...
... on the PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - The music files on PDF file). For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - Disc ... applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Music Transfer Utility - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Introduction Š 19 Software for saving...
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front 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) ... ( 30) Grip belt ( 30) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 120, 122) USB terminal ( 120, 123) HDMI OUT terminal ( 120, 121) MIC terminal ( 84) Stereo microphone (R) ( 80) Mini video light ( 64) Flash ( 100) Instant AF sensor ( 142) 20 Š Introduction
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front 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) ... ( 30) Grip belt ( 30) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 120, 122) USB terminal ( 120, 123) HDMI OUT terminal ( 120, 121) MIC terminal ( 84) Stereo microphone (R) ( 80) Mini video light ( 64) Flash ( 100) Instant AF sensor ( 142) 20 Š Introduction
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...-angle) button ( 47) PLAYLIST button ( 87)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 47) (camera/play) button ( 34) Mini advanced shoe ( 83) Pop-up flash ( 100) and mini video light ( 64) Zoom lever ( 47) PHOTO button ( 93) ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Back view LCD panel Top view DC IN terminal ( 27) Camera...
...-angle) button ( 47) PLAYLIST button ( 87)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 47) (camera/play) button ( 34) Mini advanced shoe ( 83) Pop-up flash ( 100) and mini video light ( 64) Zoom lever ( 47) PHOTO button ( 93) ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Back view LCD panel Top view DC IN terminal ( 27) Camera...
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...) Audio level indicator ( 80) Assist functions ( 144) Mini advanced shoe ( 83) Headphone output ( 81) Level marker ( 145) Backlight correction ( 71) Digital tele-converter ( 79) Mini video light ( 64) Introduction Š 23
...) Audio level indicator ( 80) Assist functions ( 144) Mini advanced shoe ( 83) Headphone output ( 81) Level marker ( 145) Backlight correction ( 71) Digital tele-converter ( 79) Mini video light ( 64) Introduction Š 23
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Recording movies ( 44). mode. 47). Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 44, 93). Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. NOTES • ...the settings - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus...
Recording movies ( 44). mode. 47). Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 44, 93). Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. NOTES • ...the settings - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus...
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...to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on the LCD panel. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. 44 Š Video IMPORTANT • Observe the following ...precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and ...
...to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on the LCD panel. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. 44 Š Video IMPORTANT • Observe the following ...precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and ...
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... bit rate (VBR) to mode. ated with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the camcorder. • When recording in MXP mode cannot be liable for 5 minutes. Video Š 45 Canon shall not be cre- In such cases, you set to save power when it may be difficult to save...
... bit rate (VBR) to mode. ated with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the camcorder. • When recording in MXP mode cannot be liable for 5 minutes. Video Š 45 Canon shall not be cre- In such cases, you set to save power when it may be difficult to save...
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... hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 5 min. 12 hr. 15 min. * Recorded in memory contains about 170 MB of music files. 46 Š Video Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution. ** At the time of purchase, the built-in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Approximate recording...
... hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 5 min. 12 hr. 15 min. * Recorded in memory contains about 170 MB of music files. 46 Š Video Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution. ** At the time of purchase, the built-in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Approximate recording...
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... angle) to [ Variable]: - At full wide angle, you can focus on the wireless controller or LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ Speed 3]. - Video Š 47 press gently for faster zooms. NOTES • Keep at a variable speed - The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when...
... angle) to [ Variable]: - At full wide angle, you can focus on the wireless controller or LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ Speed 3]. - Video Š 47 press gently for faster zooms. NOTES • Keep at a variable speed - The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when...
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...LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the length of the camera mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected. 48 Š Video The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and ...the camcorder is ready to record the subject right away. * The actual time...
...LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the length of the camera mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected. 48 Š Video The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and ...the camcorder is ready to record the subject right away. * The actual time...
