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...cable is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...! COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on the rights of the following two conditions: (1)...
...cable is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that...! COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S30 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on the rights of the following two conditions: (1)...
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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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of batteries are attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose ...
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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of batteries are attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose ...
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... lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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. All the safety and...
... lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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. All the safety and...
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A product and cart combination should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Regarding other power sources such as they are not likely to be routed so that could result in this product during a lightning storm, or when it from which the cords exit the product. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Do not defeat the safety purpose of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Power cords should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE ...
A product and cart combination should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Regarding other power sources such as they are not likely to be routed so that could result in this product during a lightning storm, or when it from which the cords exit the product. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Do not defeat the safety purpose of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Power cords should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE ...
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... has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 d. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order.... into, the product. When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. If the product does not operate normally even...
... has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 d. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order.... into, the product. When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. If the product does not operate normally even...
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No license is granted or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for MPEG-4 standard. 7 and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the ...
No license is granted or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for MPEG-4 standard. 7 and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the ...
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... on commercially available memory cards (0 37). In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the memory in Dolby Digital. 8 Dual Flash Memory You...
... on commercially available memory cards (0 37). In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the memory in Dolby Digital. 8 Dual Flash Memory You...
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You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Powered IS (0 67) will automatically select the best settings for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The ...
You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Powered IS (0 67) will automatically select the best settings for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 71) Just point the camcorder and it will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 69) Image Stabilization The ...
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High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used4. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Enjoying your ...
High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Create standard DVDs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 142). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used4. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Enjoying your ...
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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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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 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 Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving ...
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 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 Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving ...
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... operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30.
... operate correctly, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S30.
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The countdown appears on the screen and to turn off the camcorder. The names of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to other onscreen messages and displays. indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to Using the Menus (0 33). Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed ...
The countdown appears on the screen and to turn off the camcorder. The names of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to other onscreen messages and displays. indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to Using the Menus (0 33). Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed ...
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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 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.
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The following components. - 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Photo Application - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Music data - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music during playback. In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer ...
The following components. - 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Photo Application - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Music data - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music during playback. In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer ...
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view 1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 85) 2 Speaker (0 53) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 32) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 71) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99)/ BATT. 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 ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view 1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 85) 2 Speaker (0 53) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 32) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 71) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99)/ BATT. 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 ...
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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 - D l Battery attachment unit (0 23) Introduction 21 Standby (0 49) Red - ON Orange - 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 ...
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 - D l Battery attachment unit (0 23) Introduction 21 Standby (0 49) Red - ON Orange - 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 ...
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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