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... for help. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ...experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to dripping or splashing. 2 Use of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
... for help. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ...experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to dripping or splashing. 2 Use of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
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The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of an accident. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of an accident. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
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... Instructions - They may be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
... Instructions - They may be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
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The product may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides information with care. For added protection of this can result in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type ...
The product may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides information with care. For added protection of this can result in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type ...
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.... Unauthorized substitutions may result in safe operating order. 33 Heat - When replacement of the power supply is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - When the power-supply cord or plug is required, please return it to determine that... - f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are covered by Canon or that the product is located on the bottom. CA-570 identification plate is in damage and will need for further information. Disconnect...
.... Unauthorized substitutions may result in safe operating order. 33 Heat - When replacement of the power supply is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - When the power-supply cord or plug is required, please return it to determine that... - f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are covered by Canon or that the product is located on the bottom. CA-570 identification plate is in damage and will need for further information. Disconnect...
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No license is granted or implied for any other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. • This ...
No license is granted or implied for any other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. • This ...
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... picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in Dolby Digital. 8 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using...
... picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in Dolby Digital. 8 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using...
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Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange...
Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange...
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Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to standard definition files (0 139, 143). High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to an HDTV (0 130) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with ...
Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to standard definition files (0 139, 143). High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to an HDTV (0 130) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with ...
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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 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen 31 Operating Modes 33 Using the Menus 35 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 36 Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 ...
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 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen 31 Operating Modes 33 Using the Menus 35 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 36 Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 ...
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Dual Shot Mode 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 45 About the Smart AUTO mode 48 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 51 Basic Playback 51 Playing Back the Video 55 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 57 3D Flip View 58 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 59 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 62 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ...
Dual Shot Mode 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 45 About the Smart AUTO mode 48 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 51 Basic Playback 51 Playing Back the Video 55 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 57 3D Flip View 58 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 59 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 62 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ...
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87 Using Headphones 88 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 89 Using an External Microphone 91 Using the Custom Key and Dial 92 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 93 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 95 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 99 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 100 Playlist and Scene Operations 100 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 102 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 104 Dividing Scenes Photos 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in y Manual ...
87 Using Headphones 88 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 89 Using an External Microphone 91 Using the Custom Key and Dial 92 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 93 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 95 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 99 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 100 Playlist and Scene Operations 100 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 102 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 104 Dividing Scenes Photos 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in y Manual ...
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External Connections 127 Terminals on the Camcorder 128 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 132 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 132 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 141 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 148 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 FUNC. Panel 152 Setup Menus 165 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 170 Trouble? 170 Troubleshooting 178 List of Messages 187 Do's and Don'ts 187 ...
External Connections 127 Terminals on the Camcorder 128 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 132 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 132 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 141 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 148 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 FUNC. Panel 152 Setup Menus 165 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 170 Trouble? 170 Troubleshooting 178 List of Messages 187 Do's and Don'ts 187 ...
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... press again to both. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 170). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used...
... press again to both. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 170). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used...
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mode: In record pause mode, press g. Introduction 17 mode: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 31). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. For example w. The countdown appears on the screen. The camcorder will cancel the self timer. - Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu ...
mode: In record pause mode, press g. Introduction 17 mode: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 31). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. For example w. The countdown appears on the screen. The camcorder will cancel the self timer. - Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu ...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's software 18 Introduction
power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's software 18 Introduction
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Music files that can use VideoBrowser for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. Introduction 19 Photo Application - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use with the camcorder: ...
Music files that can use VideoBrowser for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. Introduction 19 Photo Application - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use with the camcorder: ...
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INFO button (0 169) 6 Double memory card slot cover 7 CUSTOM dial (0 91) 8 Terminal cover 9 COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127, 129) A q AV OUT terminal (0 127, 129)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 87) A a REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal (0 92) A s Memory card slot X (0 39) A d Memory card slot Y (0 39) A f Mode switch (0 31) A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 ...
INFO button (0 169) 6 Double memory card slot cover 7 CUSTOM dial (0 91) 8 Terminal cover 9 COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127, 129) A q AV OUT terminal (0 127, 129)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 87) A a REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal (0 92) A s Memory card slot X (0 39) A d Memory card slot Y (0 39) A f Mode switch (0 31) A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 ...
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Remove the battery pack to find it. Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Standby (0 49) Red - Charging (0 23) D s Remote sensor (0 26) D d LCD touch screen (0 27, 30) D f POWERED IS button (0 67)/ WEB button (0 142) D g DC IN terminal (0 23) D h Viewfinder (0 29) D j START/STOP button (0 44, 61) D k Serial number The serial number label is located inside the battery ...
Remove the battery pack to find it. Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Standby (0 49) Red - Charging (0 23) D s Remote sensor (0 26) D d LCD touch screen (0 27, 30) D f POWERED IS button (0 67)/ WEB button (0 142) D g DC IN terminal (0 23) D h Viewfinder (0 29) D j START/STOP button (0 44, 61) D k Serial number The serial number label is located inside the battery ...
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Bottom view F q Tripod socket (0 188) F a BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) F s Dioptric adjustment lever (0 29) Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 START/STOP button (0 44, 61) 2 b (index selection) button (0 55) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 34, 152) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 51) 7 PHOTO button (0 44, 110) 8 Zoom buttons (0 48) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) A q A/C (play/pause) button (0 51) 22 Introduction
Bottom view F q Tripod socket (0 188) F a BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) F s Dioptric adjustment lever (0 29) Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 START/STOP button (0 44, 61) 2 b (index selection) button (0 55) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 34, 152) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 51) 7 PHOTO button (0 44, 110) 8 Zoom buttons (0 48) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) A q A/C (play/pause) button (0 51) 22 Introduction