Canon HF S10 manuals
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1 Instruction Manual2 Important Usage InstructionsHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8 Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your CamcorderWhat is High-DefinitionVideoHow does full high definition compare with standard-definitionTV broadcasts 6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels 2More than twice the number of scanning lines 9 What are the advantages of flash memoryAny New FunctionsPre-recording Face Detection Video Snapshot Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program (64) with the 24 fps progressive frame rate 10 Can I play back my high-definitionvideo on other devices•You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the 12 Introduction18Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations27Getting Started 33Basic Operation of the Camcorder 38 First Time Settings 40Using a Memory Card 13 Video44Basic Recording 49Basic Playback 60 Advanced Functions 86Playlist and Scene Operations 14 Photos93Basic Recording 96Basic Playback 100Additional Functions 111 Printing Photos 15 External Connections120Terminals on the Camcorder 125Saving Your Recordings Additional Information 27 Preparations44 VideoShooting Video 45 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)46 Approximate recording timesMemory ↓ 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 46 Video 47 Zooming10x Optical Zoom 48 Quick Start Function49 Playing Back the Video50 Special playback modes51 Selecting what Recordings to lay Back52 Searching for ScenesSelecting from the alendar Screen 53 Selecting from the List of Recordings54 Selecting Only Scenes that Contain People’s FacesSelecting the Playback Starting Point 55 Movie Timeline56 Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject57 Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen58 Deleting Scenes59 3 Delete the scene(s)FUNC. [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] •Save copies of important scenes before deleting them ( 125) •You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device 60 Special Scene Recording Programs61 Portrait]Sports] Night] Snow] Beach] Sunset] Spotlight] Fireworks] 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture63 Shutter speed guidelines[1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-lightsituations To record in low-light situations [1/60] To record under most ordinary conditions [1/100] To record indoor sports scenes [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days Available Aperture Values [F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0] •[ Shutter-PriorityAE]: -The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsMini Video Light 65 Using an External Video LightVideo Snapshot Recording Video Snapshot Scenes 66 Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music67 You can also add to the playlistWhen music files are transferred to the 68 Pre-recordingFunction69 Self Timer70 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Exposure Adjustment 71 Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment 72 Infinity FocusFace Detection 73 3If there is more than one person in the picture, select () the main subjectThe camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of -Faces that appear at the edges of the picture -Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden •Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [PF24]) 74 White Balance75 To set the custom white balance76 Image Effects77 Digital EffectsApplying the Selected Digital Effect 78 On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code79 Digital Tele-Converter80 Audio Recording LevelManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 81 Using Headphones82 To adjust the volume of the headphonesmode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting 146) mode, and in mode during When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro- priate level Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT •Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack •Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [Headphones] in a playback to mode 83 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe84 Using an External MicrophoneUsing the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones 85 Using the Custom Key and Dial86 Dividing Scenes87 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing BackAdding Scenes to the Playlist 88 88 Video89 Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist 90 Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music91 Copying ScenesCopying Original Movies 92 Copying the Entire Playlist93 Photos120 External Connections137 Additional InformationFUNC. Menu 138 Digital Effect Off]Digital Effect Off], [ Black & White] Single] [Standard Play 7 Mbps] Simultaneous Recording Off] Fine] 139 FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes[Select] [Individual Scenes] [Remove All Selections] [Individual Photos] [Copy [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] [No], [Yes] [All Photos], [This hoto] [Selected Photos] [Selected Scenes] [Divide] [Move] [Protect] [Remove All] 0-99copies [Selected Photos (1 copy each)] 140 Setup Menus141 [x.v.Color]:[Color Bars & Test Tone]: [Color Bars]: Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern [Auto Rotate]: amera Setup Off] 40x] 200x] Variable] Speed 2] Speed 1] [AF Mode] [AF-AssistLamp] Automatic] [Focus Priority] Center Frame] 0 dB] 6 dB] 18 dB] 142 [Wind Screen]Off [Microphone Attenuator] [Digital Zoom]: Determines the Determines the Optical zoom Digital zoom operation of the digital zoom The color of the indicator indi cates the zoom • When activated, the cam corder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom Light Dark in beyond the optical zoom blue range • With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate With When the optional [Focus Priority]: • When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is auto matically set to [ Off] 142 Additional Information 143 [Image Stabilizer]:•We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod [AGC Limit]: Sets a maximum value for the automatic gain control •The highest gain levels will be available when set to [ Automatic] Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to •The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode •If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ Off] [Wind Screen]: Some screen to [ Off ] [Microphone Attenuator]: Set the microphone attenuator to When the microphone attenuator is activated, appears on the screen 144 [Focus Assist[Assist Functions] Peaking] [Peaking Color] Blue] Yellow] Grid (Gray)] [Audio Level 4 sec] 6 sec] 10 sec] [Focus Assist Functions]: [Assist Functions]: [Zebra]: Overexposed areas in the picture are identified with a zebra pat tern. With [ Zebra (100%)] only areas that will lose detail in the high • The assist functions will not affect your recordings 144 Additional Information 145 [Peaking Color]:Functions] is set to [Peaking] or [B&W and Peaking] [Onscreen Markers]: • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings [Photo Review Time]: •The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to [Sin- gle] If you press Playback Setup hoto] [Data Code]: 146 [USB Connection Type]:System Setup [Font Size]: 147 [Output Onscreen Displays]When set to [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen [Component Output]: [480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition) [1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification [TV Type]: [Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio [Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to [Speaker Volume]: 148 Exposure]Focus] Mic. Level] Assist Functions] Control] High Volume] Low Volume] n] ff] ff] 30 min] ff] [Initialize [Mem. ard] [Quick Initialization] Reset] Continuous] [Wireless Remote Control]: [Notification Sounds]: 148 Additional Information 149 [Power Saving Mode]:[Quick Start]: [Control for HDMI]: If set to •The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or [Photo Numbering]: 150 •We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting[Firmware]: Language and Date/Time Setup ], [DEUTSCH] z z z z [PORTUGUÊS], [] [TÜRKÇE], [] [New York], list of world time zones [Date/Time] [Date Format] [Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)] [Date Format]: [Calendar Start Day]: 150 Additional Information 151 Information Screens[HDMI Status]: 152 CHECK THIS FIRSTPower supply Playback Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode Power source 152 Additional Information 154 Indicators and Onscreen Displays154 Additional Information 155 Picture and Sound156 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices 156 Additional Information 157 List of Messages158 158 Additional Information160 160 Additional Information162 162 Additional Information163 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner164 Direct Print Related Messages166 166 Additional Information167 CamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per- formance 125) • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas- tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using other tripods may dam- age the camcorder 168 Long-termstorageBattery Pack 169 Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canonbattery packs Memory Card 170 Built-inRechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery 171 Disposal172 CleaningCondensation 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad174 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)SS-600/SS-650Shoulder Strap SD/SDHC memory card WS-30Wrist Strap WL-D88Wireless Controller CA-570Compact Power Adapter DW-100DVD Burner IFC-400PCUUSB Cable 174 Additional Information 175 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedBattery Packs CG-800Battery Charger 176 Charging TimesBattery pack→ BP-807 BP-819 BP-827 Charging conditions↓ Using the camcorder Recording and Playback Times Using the built-inmemory Recording mode→ Usage time↓ Maximum recording time BP-808 time Playback time 176 Additional Information 177 Using a memory cardTL-H58 Tele-converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the When the 178 WD-H58 Wide-converterProtect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm SC-2000Soft Carrying Case DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone VL-5Video Light 179 VFL-2Video Flash LightHTC-100HDMI Cable 180 Product Codes181 VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100182 TerminalsPower/Others 182 Additional Information 183 CA-570Compact Power AdapterBP-807Battery Pack 184 About the music files185 Audio recording levelAVCHD specifications Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Battery pack devices 186 FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Light metering mode Movies Photos Playlist Quick Start function 186 Additional Information 187 MoviesPhotos Tripod USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 120 188 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES190 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
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