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... Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Canon U.S.A., Inc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to correct the...of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is encouraged to try to copyright laws. WARNING! If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Note: This equipment has ...
... Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Canon U.S.A., Inc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to correct the...of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is encouraged to try to copyright laws. WARNING! If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Note: This equipment has ...
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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 qualified service personnel. The wide... your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the product and in this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric or ...
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 qualified service personnel. The wide... your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on the product and in this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric or ...
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... plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Section IN WIRE 810 of this product yourself as this manual. 23 Polarization - For added protection of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides information with a polarized 2-prong...
... plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Section IN WIRE 810 of this product yourself as this manual. 23 Polarization - For added protection of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides information with a polarized 2-prong...
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..., correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of memory card used4. 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...
..., correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of memory card used4. 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...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 ... 69 Face Detection 70 Touch & Track 71 Video Snapshot 72 Digital Effects 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 76 Manual Exposure Adjustment 78 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 78 Manual Focus Adjustment 81 White Balance 82 Digital Tele-Converter 83 Image Effects 84 Mini ...
...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 ... 69 Face Detection 70 Touch & Track 71 Video Snapshot 72 Digital Effects 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 76 Manual Exposure Adjustment 78 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 78 Manual Focus Adjustment 81 White Balance 82 Digital Tele-Converter 83 Image Effects 84 Mini ...
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... 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 Mode 111 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 113 Flash 115 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 116 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
... 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 Mode 111 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 113 Flash 115 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 116 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
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... retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as .... • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • 0: Reference page number within this manual. • rRefer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 170). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer ...
... retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as .... • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • 0: Reference page number within this manual. • rRefer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (0 170). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer ...
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...ROM* - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. The following components..... Introduction 19 In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Music files that can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc...
...ROM* - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. The following components..... Introduction 19 In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Music files that can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc...
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Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. tos will be changed in advance, before ... Skies icons may appear and the colors may be liable for 5 minutes. In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 61, 110). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be uploaded automatically if... of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- ness] setting. Set the camcorder to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 78). - Always verify that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Dual Shot Mode 47 ...
Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. tos will be changed in advance, before ... Skies icons may appear and the colors may be liable for 5 minutes. In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 61, 110). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be uploaded automatically if... of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- ness] setting. Set the camcorder to mode and adjust the focus manually (0 78). - Always verify that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Dual Shot Mode 47 ...
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... g again to the memory. - Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on the camcorder. ence. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to pause the recording. Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 40). 3 Press g ...to your recordings regularly (0 132), especially after making important recordings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings....
... g again to the memory. - Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on the camcorder. ence. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to pause the recording. Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 40). 3 Press g ...to your recordings regularly (0 132), especially after making important recordings. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings....
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... the 24 fps progressive frame rate [E PF24] or [z 24F] to occur. Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a] Operating modes: Video 65 In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by using a tripod. - Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to the camcorder moving) we recommend using the [D Cine Mode...
... the 24 fps progressive frame rate [E PF24] or [z 24F] to occur. Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a] Operating modes: Video 65 In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by using a tripod. - Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to the camcorder moving) we recommend using the [D Cine Mode...
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...] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. AE] Set the aperture value. Video 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program;
...] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to control the shutter speed or aperture. AE] Set the aperture value. Video 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program;
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... zoom position. • When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will 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; NOTES • [B Shutter-Pri. On screen only the denominator is...
... zoom position. • When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will 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; NOTES • [B Shutter-Pri. On screen only the denominator is...
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... adjusted automatically so the area you want to use the Touch AE function to automatically set the exposure adjustment value. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may want to...138; Video Depending on the subject, you select. 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 screen. ...
... adjusted automatically so the area you want to use the Touch AE function to automatically set the exposure adjustment value. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may want to...138; Video Depending on the subject, you select. 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 screen. ...
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... control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your recordings. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will have less the noise. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will...the 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 ...
... control. • The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your recordings. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dark surroundings, the camcorder will have less the noise. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will...the 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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... You can also turn off this function with the 6 8 [Distance Units] setting. • If you wish to the custom key/dial (0 91). During manual focus, [MF] will be assigned to focus on the screen. You can use the peaking function (0 80) to help you focus more precise manner. •... also be magnified 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 ...
... You can also turn off this function with the 6 8 [Distance Units] setting. • If you wish to the custom key/dial (0 91). During manual focus, [MF] will be assigned to focus on the screen. You can use the peaking function (0 80) to help you focus more precise manner. •... also be magnified 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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...] or [Yellow] 8 [f] NOTES • Using the peaking function will not affect your recordings. 80 Video You can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. To turn the image to black and while using peaking [5] 8 [On] 8 [f] To select the color of subjects correctly in focus will be shown in focus...
...] or [Yellow] 8 [f] NOTES • Using the peaking function will not affect your recordings. 80 Video You can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. To turn the image to black and while using peaking [5] 8 [On] 8 [f] To select the color of subjects correctly in focus will be shown in focus...
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... pops up and lights up mini video light to close it. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light, turn...
... pops up and lights up mini video light to close it. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached to the mini advanced shoe, the built-in mini video light, turn...
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...appear on the screen. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3... Touch [a] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it also when the audio...
...appear on the screen. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3... Touch [a] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it also when the audio...