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...FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ... of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 A systems This ...
...FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ... of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 A systems This ...
VIXIA HF S20 / HF S21 / HF S200 Instruction Manual
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...Warnings - All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they exit from the wall outlet before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - Do not use this product near any...use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep ...
...Warnings - All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they exit from the wall outlet before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - Do not use this product near any...use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep ...
VIXIA HF S20 / HF S21 / HF S200 Instruction Manual
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... to the product. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to service this manual. 23 Polarization - If you to dangerous voltage or other power sources such as to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - See figure 1. 26 Lightning - Never push objects of...
... to the product. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to service this manual. 23 Polarization - If you to dangerous voltage or other power sources such as to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - See figure 1. 26 Lightning - Never push objects of...
VIXIA HF S20 / HF S21 / HF S200 Instruction Manual
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... video directly from your HD movies, in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 High Definition AVCHD Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE (0 133, 146). Eye-Fi...
... video directly from your HD movies, in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 High Definition AVCHD Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE (0 133, 146). Eye-Fi...
VIXIA HF S20 / HF S21 / HF S200 Instruction Manual
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 19 Names of Parts Preparations 22 Getting Started 22 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 19 Names of Parts Preparations 22 Getting Started 22 Charging the Battery ...
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...3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes 59 Advanced Functions 59 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ... 67 Face Detection 68 Touch & Track 69 Video Snapshot 70 Digital Effects 71 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 74 Manual Exposure Adjustment 76 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 76 Manual Focus Adjustment 79 White Balance 80 Digital Tele-Converter 81 Image Effects 82 Mini ...
...3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes 59 Advanced Functions 59 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ... 67 Face Detection 68 Touch & Track 69 Video Snapshot 70 Digital Effects 71 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 74 Manual Exposure Adjustment 76 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 76 Manual Focus Adjustment 79 White Balance 80 Digital Tele-Converter 81 Image Effects 82 Mini ...
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... Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 102 Dividing Scenes Photos 104 Basic Playback 104 Viewing Photos 106 Deleting Photos 108 Additional Functions 108 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 109 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 111 Flash 113 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 114 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
... Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 102 Dividing Scenes Photos 104 Basic Playback 104 Viewing Photos 106 Deleting Photos 108 Additional Functions 108 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 109 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 111 Flash 113 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 114 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
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... "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 / VIXIA HF S20 / VIXIA HF S200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu ...icons refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • c: Text that complement the basic ...
... "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 / VIXIA HF S20 / VIXIA HF S200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu ...icons refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • c: Text that complement the basic ...
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...-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be played back on...; Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB CableW The following components. - The disc cannot be used as background music during playback**. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on CD players.
...-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be played back on...; Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB CableW The following components. - The disc cannot be used as background music during playback**. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on CD players.
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In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 59, 108). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be... • When taking photos: - b You can turn on the LCD backlight (0 27) or adjust the brightness of use. Canon shall not be liable for 5 minutes. • Be sure to save power when it may be difficult to use the LCD... screen. tos will flash on the screen may not look natural. Press x to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 76). - In such cases, you are within the range of the Blue Skies icons may appear and the...
In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 59, 108). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be... • When taking photos: - b You can turn on the LCD backlight (0 27) or adjust the brightness of use. Canon shall not be liable for 5 minutes. • Be sure to save power when it may be difficult to use the LCD... screen. tos will flash on the screen may not look natural. Press x to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 76). - In such cases, you are within the range of the Blue Skies icons may appear and the...
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... sure to save your prefer- By default, movies are recorded in the built-in memory (c only) or on the camcorder. Press g again to the memory. - Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 38). 3 Press g to begin recording. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to... pause the recording. Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on or flashing. You can select the memory that will be liable for any loss or corruption of the...
... sure to save your prefer- By default, movies are recorded in the built-in memory (c only) or on the camcorder. Press g again to the memory. - Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 38). 3 Press g to begin recording. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to... pause the recording. Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on or flashing. You can select the memory that will be liable for any loss or corruption of the...
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...]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: -
...]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: -
VIXIA HF S20 / HF S21 / HF S200 Instruction Manual
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...; Default value) [A Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program;
...; Default value) [A Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program;
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... speeds. - In mode, when the frame rate is not appropri- however, image quality may not be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • This function can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; On screen only the denominator is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter...
... speeds. - In mode, when the frame rate is not appropri- however, image quality may not be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • This function can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; On screen only the denominator is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter...
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... appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment ...you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as described below. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the [Highlights] setting as necessary. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed...
... appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment ...you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as described below. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the [Highlights] setting as necessary. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed...
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... [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to the custom key/dial (0 89). Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your recordings. You can also be used. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to be assigned to... AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to get a brighter picture. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows...
... [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to the custom key/dial (0 89). Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your recordings. You can also be used. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to be assigned to... AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to get a brighter picture. 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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...optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached, the focusing distance displayed will be magnified to help you adjust the focus manually in a more easily. Video 77 During manual focus, [MF] will be assigned to lock the focus at the selected distance. POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust ...the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing ...
...optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached, the focusing distance displayed will be magnified to help you adjust the focus manually in a more easily. Video 77 During manual focus, [MF] will be assigned to lock the focus at the selected distance. POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust ...the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing ...
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You can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. To turn the image to turn off the peaking function. • The outlines of subjects correctly in focus will not affect your recordings. 78 ...
You can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. To turn the image to turn off the peaking function. • The outlines of subjects correctly in focus will not affect your recordings. 78 ...
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... video light (ON or AUTO). For details about using the mini video light while the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached; To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light...
... video light (ON or AUTO). For details about using the mini video light while the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached; To use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light...
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... the audio level meter will go to automatic audio recording levels. You can choose to adjust the audio recording level as necessary. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it ...screen. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to the right of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will be displayed only after activating the...
... the audio level meter will go to automatic audio recording levels. You can choose to adjust the audio recording level as necessary. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it ...screen. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to the right of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will be displayed only after activating the...