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...occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a... by turning the equipment off and on the rights of copyright owners and be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on , the user is connected. • Consult the ...
...occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a... by turning the equipment off and on the rights of copyright owners and be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on , the user is connected. • Consult the ...
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... not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions -
... not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be adhered to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions -
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...interruption (0 41). 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to MXP or FXP mode. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at this resolution only when the recording mode is a ...recording high-definition video. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded using AVCHD specifications3....
...interruption (0 41). 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to MXP or FXP mode. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at this resolution only when the recording mode is a ...recording high-definition video. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded using AVCHD specifications3....
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...Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time ...without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best...
...Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time ...without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best...
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... the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of ...MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device.
... the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of ...MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device.
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...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 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 41 Relay Recording of Movies 42 Initializing the Memory 12 ...
...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 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 41 Relay Recording of Movies 42 Initializing the Memory 12 ...
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...170 Trouble? 170 Troubleshooting 178 List of Messages 187 Do's and Don'ts 187 Handling Precautions 192 Maintenance/Others 193 Using the Camcorder Abroad 194 General Information 194 Accessories 195 Optional Accessories 201 Product Codes 202 Specifications 206 Index Table of contents 15 ...132; 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...
...170 Trouble? 170 Troubleshooting 178 List of Messages 187 Do's and Don'ts 187 Handling Precautions 192 Maintenance/Others 193 Using the Camcorder Abroad 194 General Information 194 Accessories 195 Optional Accessories 201 Product Codes 202 Specifications 206 Index Table of contents 15 ...132; 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...
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...itself refers to the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the... camera. 16 Introduction Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. Please read this manual carefully before you for...
...itself refers to the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the... camera. 16 Introduction Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. Please read this manual carefully before you for...
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...a 10-second countdown*. The names of physical buttons and switches on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of the following actions will touch...on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. mode: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the camcorder are used to turn off the camcorder. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Introduction 17 mode: Press j, first...
...a 10-second countdown*. The names of physical buttons and switches on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of the following actions will touch...on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. mode: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the camcorder are used to turn off the camcorder. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Introduction 17 mode: Press j, first...
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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-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 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-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's software 18 Introduction
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-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 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-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's software 18 Introduction
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... and music files you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music files that can use with the...
... and music files you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music files that can use with the...
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...charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 196). 1 Connect the power cord to help you use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as... using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel...
...charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 196). 1 Connect the power cord to help you use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as... using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel...
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... between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 ...°F to 104 °F), charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator...
... between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 ...°F to 104 °F), charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator...
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... think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY.... 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Tab Preparations 25
... think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY.... 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Tab Preparations 25
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To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. Adjust the grip belt so that you press the buttons. Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. 26 Preparations
To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. Adjust the grip belt so that you press the buttons. Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. 26 Preparations
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... LCD screen (You can use the viewfinder. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) Preparations 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder...
... LCD screen (You can use the viewfinder. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) Preparations 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder...
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This has no effect on , hold h pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight ...
This has no effect on , hold h pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight ...
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...or other hard-tipped objects such as Touch & Track (0 70) and face detection (0 69), you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appears on the operating mode and the task you are... change dynamically depending on the touch screen to select it , or a control button to adjust the volume). IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 30 Preparations
...or other hard-tipped objects such as Touch & Track (0 70) and face detection (0 69), you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appears on the operating mode and the task you are... change dynamically depending on the touch screen to select it , or a control button to adjust the volume). IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 30 Preparations
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...Flexible recording Use one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Touch [3] to record photos (0 110). * The mode icon displayed will change the camcorder's settings to the optimal mode selected by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and... change according to your preference. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and * photos (0 44). Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the...
...Flexible recording Use one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Touch [3] to record photos (0 110). * The mode icon displayed will change the camcorder's settings to the optimal mode selected by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and... change according to your preference. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and * photos (0 44). Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the...
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... selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. 32 Preparations Initial mode Press S in mode. Press S in or mode...
... selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. 32 Preparations Initial mode Press S in mode. Press S in or mode...