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... AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... that may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S11 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the...
... AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... that may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S11 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the...
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... Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S11 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two...
... Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S11 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two...
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... be found at www.registercanon.com Protect your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Model Name: VIXIA HF S11 A Serial No.: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista ...Mac OS are trademarks of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon product on file to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. and other information here and retain this information in the U.S. Write down the number...
... be found at www.registercanon.com Protect your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Model Name: VIXIA HF S11 A Serial No.: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista ...Mac OS are trademarks of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon product on file to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. and other information here and retain this information in the U.S. Write down the number...
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... of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 ... there. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 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...
... of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 ... there. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 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...
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... New Functions? When you started 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to your recordings a cinematic look by using the Quick Start function ( 47) you , it is activated, ...best exposure for recording high-definition video. Shoot or capture ( 63) short scenes about memory cards that there are the advantages of the camcorder. What are no moving parts in length and arrange them into a temporary 3-second memory. Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 66) ...
... New Functions? When you started 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to your recordings a cinematic look by using the Quick Start function ( 47) you , it is activated, ...best exposure for recording high-definition video. Shoot or capture ( 63) short scenes about memory cards that there are the advantages of the camcorder. What are no moving parts in length and arrange them into a temporary 3-second memory. Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 66) ...
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... card slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can play back AVCHD discs of your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 You also have the following options: • You can connect 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. In such case, play back video recorded ...
... card slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can play back AVCHD discs of your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10 You also have the following options: • You can connect 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. In such case, play back video recorded ...
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...Battery Pack 28 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 30 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Operating Modes 34 Joystick and Joystick Guide 34 Using the Menus 37 First Time Settings 37 Setting the Date and Time 38 ...Changing the Language 38 Changing the Time Zone 39 Using a Memory Card 39 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 40 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 41 Initializing the Built-in Memory or Memory Card Table ...
...Battery Pack 28 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 30 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Operating Modes 34 Joystick and Joystick Guide 34 Using the Menus 37 First Time Settings 37 Setting the Date and Time 38 ...Changing the Language 38 Changing the Time Zone 39 Using a Memory Card 39 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 40 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 41 Initializing the Built-in Memory or Memory Card Table ...
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... Trouble? 151 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 167 Do's and Don'ts 167 Handling Precautions 172 Maintenance/Others 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad 174 General Information 174 Accessories 175 Optional Accessories 180 Product Codes 181 Specifications 185 Index 14 Š Table of contents &#...132; External Connections 118 Terminals on the Camcorder 119 Connection Diagrams 122 Playback on a TV Screen 123 Saving Your Recordings 123 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 124 Authoring High-...
... Trouble? 151 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 167 Do's and Don'ts 167 Handling Precautions 172 Maintenance/Others 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad 174 General Information 174 Accessories 175 Optional Accessories 180 Product Codes 181 Specifications 185 Index 14 Š Table of contents &#...132; External Connections 118 Terminals on the Camcorder 119 Connection Diagrams 122 Playback on a TV Screen 123 Saving Your Recordings 123 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 124 Authoring High-...
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...; The photos included in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to other instruction manuals. This will need to refer also to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the ...VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. Introduction Š 15 Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S11. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW...
...; The photos included in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to other instruction manuals. This will need to refer also to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the ...VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. Introduction Š 15 Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S11. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW...
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... to activate the autofocus and then fully. or [Self Timer] [On ] appears. mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of most buttons and switches are used to Using the... options and settings, refer to standby mode. - The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. Setting the camcorder to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 135). 16 Š Introduction For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to abbreviate menu...
... to activate the autofocus and then fully. or [Self Timer] [On ] appears. mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of most buttons and switches are used to Using the... options and settings, refer to standby mode. - The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. Setting the camcorder to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 135). 16 Š Introduction For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to abbreviate menu...
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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 Introduction Š 17 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 Introduction Š 17 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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... CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA ...- Contains music files that can be used as background music during playback. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide -
... CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA ...- Contains music files that can be used as background music during playback. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide -
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Zoom ( 46), Exposure ( 68) Light metering mode ( 102) Drive mode ( 100) Photo quality/size ( 92) Self timer ( 67) Number of available photos On the memory card In the built-in memory Playing Movies (During Playback) Camcorder shake warning ( AF frame ( 140) Focus and exposure lock ( Flash ( 98) 141) 91) Data code ( 75, 144) Scene number Joystick guide ( 34) Introduction Š 23
Zoom ( 46), Exposure ( 68) Light metering mode ( 102) Drive mode ( 100) Photo quality/size ( 92) Self timer ( 67) Number of available photos On the memory card In the built-in memory Playing Movies (During Playback) Camcorder shake warning ( AF frame ( 140) Focus and exposure lock ( Flash ( 98) 141) 91) Data code ( 75, 144) Scene number Joystick guide ( 34) Introduction Š 23
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... available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power may not be displayed. Playback... battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in the camcorder. Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse. Remaining recording time When there is ...
... available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power may not be displayed. Playback... battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in the camcorder. Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse. Remaining recording time When there is ...
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...clicks in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in place. 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is fully charged. Charge the battery pack before use. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off...a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the tables on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more...
...clicks in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in place. 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is fully charged. Charge the battery pack before use. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off...a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the tables on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more...
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... pack down and then pull it out. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. After pressing POWER to turn off the camcorder before , to discharge naturally. Be sure to Troubleshooting ( 151). • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until the green ON/OFF ...a full charge. Preparations Š 27 NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not start. • Do not connect to the...
... pack down and then pull it out. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. After pressing POWER to turn off the camcorder before , to discharge naturally. Be sure to Troubleshooting ( 151). • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until the green ON/OFF ...a full charge. Preparations Š 27 NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not start. • Do not connect to the...
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You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is situated under strong light ... the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is situated under strong light ... the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder.
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... specification. This has no effect on , hold DISP. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be difficult to use the LCD screen. To allow the camcorder to make it may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter. To... with the wireless controller from the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
... specification. This has no effect on , hold DISP. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be difficult to use the LCD screen. To allow the camcorder to make it may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter. To... with the wireless controller from the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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... PHOTO for video snapshot ( 63). mode. 32 Š Preparations VIDEO SNAP for recording photos. - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of movies and photos ( 43, 91). Great for recording movies. - Easy recording... in - Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the...
... PHOTO for video snapshot ( 63). mode. 32 Š Preparations VIDEO SNAP for recording photos. - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of movies and photos ( 43, 91). Great for recording movies. - Easy recording... in - Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the...
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... ), the cam- All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. • Even in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to . - Playback For playback, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of photos - Viewing photos (single photo view) ( 94). NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected...
... ), the cam- All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. • Even in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to . - Playback For playback, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of photos - Viewing photos (single photo view) ( 94). NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected...
