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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to which ...If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in ...
...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to which ...If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in ...
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... Read Instructions - Do not use this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . They may be adhered to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to . 16 Follow Instructions - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these...
... Read Instructions - Do not use this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . They may be adhered to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to . 16 Follow Instructions - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these...
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...other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 Videos are then recorded in the memory in memory or on recording video without... recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Use the double memory card slot to keep on commercially available memory cards (0 37). With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded ...
...other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 Videos are then recorded in the memory in memory or on recording video without... recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Use the double memory card slot to keep on commercially available memory cards (0 37). With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded ...
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... 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 camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set...
... 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 camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set...
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... Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be...Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used4. 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.
... Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be...Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used4. 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 ...; 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 ...; 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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...correctly, refer to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS...pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • The following terms are used in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ...screen. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30.
...correctly, refer to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS...pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • The following terms are used in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ...screen. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30.
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... function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will cancel the self timer. - The 8 arrow is not available. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 ...to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 148). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to turn off the camcorder. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. Introduction 17 Brackets [ ...
... function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will cancel the self timer. - The 8 arrow is not available. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 ...to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 148). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to turn off the camcorder. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. Introduction 17 Brackets [ ...
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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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Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Photo Application - Introduction 19 Music files that can be played back on PDF file). Software for exclusive use ... can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. The following components. -
Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Photo Application - Introduction 19 Music files that can be played back on PDF file). Software for exclusive use ... can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. The following components. -
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... compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the... IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. For approximate ...
... compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the... IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. For approximate ...
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... 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... quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it out. 5 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this...
... 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... quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it out. 5 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this...
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...button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on...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 be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Tab Preparations ...
...button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on...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 be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Tab Preparations ...
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Adjust the grip belt so that you press the buttons. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. 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. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. 26 Preparations Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you press the buttons. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. 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. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. 26 Preparations Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
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To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) Preparations 27 To allow the subject to be useful in ...
To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) Preparations 27 To allow the subject to be useful in ...
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... LCD screen can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with more than 2 seconds. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Turn on (bright). This changes the brightness of the pixels operating to specification. This has no...
... LCD screen can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with more than 2 seconds. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Turn on (bright). This changes the brightness of the pixels operating to specification. This has no...
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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 performing. For some functions, .... - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you may not be able to perform the corresponding action. Drag...
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 performing. For some functions, .... - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you may not be able to perform the corresponding action. Drag...
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... to the menus and advanced functions and change according to your preference. Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the Smart AUTO function (0 45). 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). Touch [4] to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Preparations 31 Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to record ...
... to the menus and advanced functions and change according to your preference. Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the Smart AUTO function (0 45). 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). Touch [4] to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Preparations 31 Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to record ...
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Playback Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. 32 Preparations Viewing photos ([Photos] index screen) (0 106). The playback mode you switch into depends on the wireless controller ... mode Press S in mode. Press S in or mode. NOTES • When switching to turn it on directly in playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can also press and hold...
Playback Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. 32 Preparations Viewing photos ([Photos] index screen) (0 106). The playback mode you switch into depends on the wireless controller ... mode Press S in mode. Press S in or mode. NOTES • When switching to turn it on directly in playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can also press and hold...