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... by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment in the manual. The Mains plug is used with this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is .... The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! TO REDUCE THE ...
... by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this equipment in the manual. The Mains plug is used with this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is .... The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! TO REDUCE THE ...
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Unplug this product from the apparatus. 10 Only use this manual. 18 Accessories - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic... your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - Do not use this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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...
Unplug this product from the apparatus. 10 Only use this manual. 18 Accessories - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic... your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - Do not use this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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...
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... antenna discharge unit, connection to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE product, be routed so that could result in this manual. 23 Polarization - This is connected to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection...
... antenna discharge unit, connection to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE product, be routed so that could result in this manual. 23 Polarization - This is connected to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection...
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... For details, refer to say, you can easily play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to the instruction manual of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. You also have... the following options: • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 Can I play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly...
... For details, refer to say, you can easily play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to the instruction manual of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. You also have... the following options: • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 Can I play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...: 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 White Balance 76 Image Effects 77 Digital Effects 78 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 79...
...: 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 White Balance 76 Image Effects 77 Digital Effects 78 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 79...
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... pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in this manual. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text...
... pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in this manual. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text...
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... not work as well as they are displayed on the screen. - Autofocus may appear on screen. In this manual, indicates that a function is not available. In such case, adjust the focus manually. For details about the available options, refer to page 62. ( 34) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ ...sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is available in other modes. In this manual, the arrow is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 35). For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes ( 33). For example FUNC....
... not work as well as they are displayed on the screen. - Autofocus may appear on screen. In this manual, indicates that a function is not available. In such case, adjust the focus manually. For details about the available options, refer to page 62. ( 34) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ ...sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is available in other modes. In this manual, the arrow is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 35). For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes ( 33). For example FUNC....
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... saving and transferring movies. - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM... Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on PDF file). ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application -
... saving and transferring movies. - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM... Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on PDF file). ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application -
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... (simultaneous recording) ( 103) Remote sensor off ( 148) AGC (automatic gain) limit ( 143) Microphone attenuator ( 143) Pre-recording ( 68) Memory operation ( 26) Instant AF ( 142), MF Manual focus ( 71) Remaining battery time ( 26) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording...
... (simultaneous recording) ( 103) Remote sensor off ( 148) AGC (automatic gain) limit ( 143) Microphone attenuator ( 143) Pre-recording ( 68) Memory operation ( 26) Instant AF ( 142), MF Manual focus ( 71) Remaining battery time ( 26) 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 ( 105) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 149) Protected photo mark ( 107) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 71) File size Manual exposure ( 70) Photo size ( 94) Aperture value ( 62) Shutter speed ( 62) Introduction 25
Viewing Photos Histogram ( 105) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 149) Protected photo mark ( 107) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 71) File size Manual exposure ( 70) Photo size ( 94) Aperture value ( 62) Shutter speed ( 62) Introduction 25
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...in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to occur. Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. - Moving subjects ... so blur is more you zoom in (T). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - For details about the available options, refer to page 61. ( 33) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to display...
...in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the background increases the more likely to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to occur. Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. - Moving subjects ... so blur is more you zoom in (T). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - For details about the available options, refer to page 61. ( 33) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to display...
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... the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for selection will be changed. Video 63 Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48...
... the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for selection will be changed. Video 63 Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48...
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...Snapshot Record a series of the accessory used. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with the mark. Using an External Video Light You can give your movies. The button's blue light will... as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 83). ...
...Snapshot Record a series of the accessory used. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. • Refer to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with the mark. Using an External Video Light You can give your movies. The button's blue light will... as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 83). ...
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...be assigned to automatic exposure. 70 Video NOTES • This function can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 33) POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other ...To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very... be locked. • During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
...be assigned to automatic exposure. 70 Video NOTES • This function can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 33) POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other ...To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very... be locked. • During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
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... more than one person in the picture, you can select the main subject manually. You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Video 71 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. If there is...In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can also turn off the focus assist function ( 144). • When face detection ( 72) is activated, instead of the center of the picture, the camcorder will magnify the face ...
... more than one person in the picture, you can select the main subject manually. You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Video 71 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. If there is...In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can also turn off the focus assist function ( 144). • When face detection ( 72) is activated, instead of the center of the picture, the camcorder will magnify the face ...
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...Night] or [ Fireworks]. ). If the function was turned 72 Video NOTES • This function can have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for the... • Select a recording program other than [ 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for beautiful videos and photos. By default, face detection is activated ( off, press to turn it on faraway subjects such as...
...Night] or [ Fireworks]. ). If the function was turned 72 Video NOTES • This function can have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for the... • Select a recording program other than [ 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. You can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for beautiful videos and photos. By default, face detection is activated ( off, press to turn it on faraway subjects such as...
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...with the [Data Code] setting ( 145). In record pause mode, press DISP. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the screen will not remove onscreen displays that the picture on the TV is displayed on while recording. Tele...Full-Screen Display During the playback of movies and photos on a TV or monitor set to fullscreen display, you may notice that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide). ** Only displayed in mode, you can select the information to ...
...with the [Data Code] setting ( 145). In record pause mode, press DISP. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the screen will not remove onscreen displays that the picture on the TV is displayed on while recording. Tele...Full-Screen Display During the playback of movies and photos on a TV or monitor set to fullscreen display, you may notice that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide). ** Only displayed in mode, you can select the information to ...
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... audio level is activated, photos cannot be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the built-in or an external microphone. The manual adjustment icon will turn white. • Press twice to return the camcorder to the left of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open ( ) the... joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Mic. Mic. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level ...
... audio level is activated, photos cannot be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the built-in or an external microphone. The manual adjustment icon will turn white. • Press twice to return the camcorder to the left of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open ( ) the... joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Mic. Mic. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level ...
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Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of the arrow. When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. For details about optional accessories available for the Advanced Accessory... 83 NOTES • Accessories designed for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with the mini advanced shoe. For details about how to attach and use with your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 174) and Optional Accessories ( 175). Look for video accessories bearing this...
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of the arrow. When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. For details about optional accessories available for the Advanced Accessory... 83 NOTES • Accessories designed for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with the mini advanced shoe. For details about how to attach and use with your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 174) and Optional Accessories ( 175). Look for video accessories bearing this...