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... on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The product should be followed. 17 Cleaning - If the provided plug does not fit into the...product and in rainy/moist situations. 4 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 all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified...
... on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The product should be followed. 17 Cleaning - If the provided plug does not fit into the...product and in rainy/moist situations. 4 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 all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified...
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... correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following icons... Troubleshooting ( 152). DW-100 Refer to other instruction manuals. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. Please read this Manual Thank you will be indicated with the following terms are simulated pictures taken with ...
... correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following icons... Troubleshooting ( 152). DW-100 Refer to other instruction manuals. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. Please read this Manual Thank you will be indicated with the following terms are simulated pictures taken with ...
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...)/ START/STOP button ( 44) (stop) button ( 49)/ Zoom out W (wide-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...: Green - Charging ( 27) POWER button Introduction 21 Standby ( 48) Red - ON Orange - Back view LCD panel Top view DC IN terminal ( 27) Camera mode dial ( 33) AV OUT terminal ( 120, 122)/ (headphones) terminal ( 81) START/STOP button ( 44) Battery attachment unit ( 27) RESET button ( 155)...
...)/ START/STOP button ( 44) (stop) button ( 49)/ Zoom out W (wide-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...: Green - Charging ( 27) POWER button Introduction 21 Standby ( 48) Red - ON Orange - Back view LCD panel Top view DC IN terminal ( 27) Camera mode dial ( 33) AV OUT terminal ( 120, 122)/ (headphones) terminal ( 81) START/STOP button ( 44) Battery attachment unit ( 27) RESET button ( 155)...
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... your preference. Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. PHOTO for recording photos. - Easy recording of all the settings - Quick Start ( 48). - Recording movies ( 44). 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...
... your preference. Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. PHOTO for recording photos. - Easy recording of all the settings - Quick Start ( 48). - Recording movies ( 44). 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...
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.../photos - For example, you with the settings. Playback For playback, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of photos - Size/quality of the camera mode dial and the Camera/Play button. Operating Onscreen Camera mode mode icon dial or Press Operation Playing back movies (index screen) (... modes ( or ), the cam- All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. • Even in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to switch between camera (recording) mode and play- Your selection of recording media for recording ( 42). 34 Preparations
.../photos - For example, you with the settings. Playback For playback, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of photos - Size/quality of the camera mode dial and the Camera/Play button. Operating Onscreen Camera mode mode icon dial or Press Operation Playing back movies (index screen) (... modes ( or ), the cam- All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. • Even in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to switch between camera (recording) mode and play- Your selection of recording media for recording ( 42). 34 Preparations
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... ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in memory. Basic Recording Shooting Video ( 33) 1 Set the camera mode dial to pause the recording. •... You can set the memory card as the recording media for movies ( 42). 3 Press START/STOP to begin recording. • Press START/STOP again to or . 2 Turn on the LCD panel. You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. By ...
... ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in memory. Basic Recording Shooting Video ( 33) 1 Set the camera mode dial to pause the recording. •... You can set the memory card as the recording media for movies ( 42). 3 Press START/STOP to begin recording. • Press START/STOP again to or . 2 Turn on the LCD panel. You can also press START/STOP on the camcorder. By ...
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...standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the camera mode dial while... the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected. 48 Video A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will...
...standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the camera mode dial while... the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected. 48 Video A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will...
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Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 33) 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. When you have recorded a large number of the last scene recorded. • Press / again to pause the playback. • Press to ...
Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 33) 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the camcorder in permanent data loss. When you have recorded a large number of the last scene recorded. • Press / again to pause the playback. • Press to ...
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... Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with the mark. The button's blue light will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In the movie index screen, video snapshot scenes are indicated with music to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 83)....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 the instruction manual of enjoyment to your...
... Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with the mark. The button's blue light will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In the movie index screen, video snapshot scenes are indicated with music to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 83)....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 the instruction manual of enjoyment to your...
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... music tracks. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback mode or if the camera mode dial is disconnected while transferring music files to follow applicable laws when using music files. In such case, we recommend...
... music tracks. For details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' (PDF file). • Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback mode or if the camera mode dial is disconnected while transferring music files to follow applicable laws when using music files. In such case, we recommend...
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... useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording 3 seconds before START/STOP was pressed. • Any of the camera mode dial. - Pressing FUNC. , or VIDEO SNAP . - Changing the position of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording... function. - The scene recorded in the movie index screen is activated, the camcorder will not emit any operation for 5 minutes. - Pre-recording Function The camcorder will start recording. ( 33) 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Pre REC] and ...
... useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording 3 seconds before START/STOP was pressed. • Any of the camera mode dial. - Pressing FUNC. , or VIDEO SNAP . - Changing the position of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording... function. - The scene recorded in the movie index screen is activated, the camcorder will not emit any operation for 5 minutes. - Pre-recording Function The camcorder will start recording. ( 33) 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Pre REC] and ...
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...( 33) 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Tele-converter] and press . 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 appear automatically but will be seen during fullscreen playback. * Pressing DISP...that were turned on the bottom bar and as information icons; appears and the center of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In record pause mode, press DISP. Digital Tele-Converter When recording video, you can be enlarged approximately 1.7 times.
...( 33) 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Tele-converter] and press . 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 appear automatically but will be seen during fullscreen playback. * Pressing DISP...that were turned on the bottom bar and as information icons; appears and the center of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In record pause mode, press DISP. Digital Tele-Converter When recording video, you can be enlarged approximately 1.7 times.
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... one of the recording level on/ off and turn the dial to adjust the audio recording level. [AGC Limit]* Press CUSTOM to turn the selected camera assist function on/off and turn the manual exposure on /off and turn the manual adjustment of five frequently used functions. Press CUSTOM to turn...
... one of the recording level on/ off and turn the dial to adjust the audio recording level. [AGC Limit]* Press CUSTOM to turn the selected camera assist function on/off and turn the manual exposure on /off and turn the manual adjustment of five frequently used functions. Press CUSTOM to turn...
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Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - The ACCESS indicator will appear. 4 Press PHOTO fully. Photos Refer to do so may result in memory. Do not disconnect the power source or turn ... photos from video and printing photos. You can set the memory card as the photo is on the camcorder. Failing to this chapter for photos ( 42). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. By default, photos are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - Basic Recording Taking Photos...
Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - The ACCESS indicator will appear. 4 Press PHOTO fully. Photos Refer to do so may result in memory. Do not disconnect the power source or turn ... photos from video and printing photos. You can set the memory card as the photo is on the camcorder. Failing to this chapter for photos ( 42). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. By default, photos are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - Basic Recording Taking Photos...
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... single photo view. To get to the index screen from the index screen Pressing when recording with the camera mode dial set to or will be displayed in single photo view 1 Set the camera mode dial to . 2 Press . Basic Playback Viewing Photos ( 33) To start directly in single photo view. 3 Push the...
... single photo view. To get to the index screen from the index screen Pressing when recording with the camera mode dial set to or will be displayed in single photo view 1 Set the camera mode dial to . 2 Press . Basic Playback Viewing Photos ( 33) To start directly in single photo view. 3 Push the...
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... rate to easily edit your recordings, for Photos] [Frame Rate] [x.v.Color] [Color Bars & Test Tone] [Auto Rotate] Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Setup Menus / Camera Setup 1 Menu item [Rec Media for Movies] [Rec Media for example, to be used when recording. [ PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this date...
... rate to easily edit your recordings, for Photos] [Frame Rate] [x.v.Color] [Color Bars & Test Tone] [Auto Rotate] Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Setup Menus / Camera Setup 1 Menu item [Rec Media for Movies] [Rec Media for example, to be used when recording. [ PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this date...
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...Bars & Tone]: In addition to the color bar pattern, a 1 kHZ, -12 dB test tone is output. • Connect the camcorder to the camcorder using an HDMI cable. z 101 -z- [ PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. z- - zz - Check the colors and audio... the external monitor and adjust as necessary. [Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed correctly during playback. / Camera Setup 2 Menu item [Digital Zoom] [ [Zoom Speed] [ [ [AF Mode] [ [AF-Assist Lamp] [ [Focus ...
...Bars & Tone]: In addition to the color bar pattern, a 1 kHZ, -12 dB test tone is output. • Connect the camcorder to the camcorder using an HDMI cable. z 101 -z- [ PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. z- - zz - Check the colors and audio... the external monitor and adjust as necessary. [Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed correctly during playback. / Camera Setup 2 Menu item [Digital Zoom] [ [Zoom Speed] [ [ [AF Mode] [ [AF-Assist Lamp] [ [Focus ...
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... you focus manually ( 71). • When face detection is activated, instead of the center of the picture, the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as a reference to activating the peaking function, the picture will be identified,... assist functions will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail. [ Peaking]: The outlines of the subject are identified with a zebra pattern. zz - / Camera Setup 3 Menu item [Self Timer] [ [Focus Assist [ Functions] [Assist Functions] [ [ [ [Peaking Color] [ [Onscreen Markers] [ [ [ [Audio Level [ ...
... you focus manually ( 71). • When face detection is activated, instead of the center of the picture, the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as a reference to activating the peaking function, the picture will be identified,... assist functions will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail. [ Peaking]: The outlines of the subject are identified with a zebra pattern. zz - / Camera Setup 3 Menu item [Self Timer] [ [Focus Assist [ Functions] [Assist Functions] [ [ [ [Peaking Color] [ [Onscreen Markers] [ [ [ [Audio Level [ ...
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z 118 [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene. Card] for Photos] z - 42 [Photo Capture from [ ... Photo], [ Photo Sequence] Video] z - 106 [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] z - 106 [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time], z - - [ Camera Data] [USB Connection Type] [ DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer], [ Connect and Set] zz - [Add Recordings to the normal display. / Playback Setup Menu item Setting options [Rec...
z 118 [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene. Card] for Photos] z - 42 [Photo Capture from [ ... Photo], [ Photo Sequence] Video] z - 106 [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] z - 106 [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time], z - - [ Camera Data] [USB Connection Type] [ DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer], [ Connect and Set] zz - [Add Recordings to the normal display. / Playback Setup Menu item Setting options [Rec...
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.... There is no scenes were recorded using the face detection function. You pressed a button that cannot be copied onto the memory card. Set the camera mode dial to or to set to recognize the data - The playlist can be used in mode. no further scenes can contain a maximum of... or replace Memory card is open - Delete some space. This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was changed to record movies on the memory card. - Card Number of the card's LOCK switch was writing on the...
.... There is no scenes were recorded using the face detection function. You pressed a button that cannot be copied onto the memory card. Set the camera mode dial to or to set to recognize the data - The playlist can be used in mode. no further scenes can contain a maximum of... or replace Memory card is open - Delete some space. This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was changed to record movies on the memory card. - Card Number of the card's LOCK switch was writing on the...