Canon HF S10, HF S100 DVSD, DW-100

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate cor- rectly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 152).

Conventions Used 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 function described.

•: Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:

DVSD Refer to the ‘Digital Video Software’ instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

DW-100Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu

icons refer to the .

16 Introduction

Contents

Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder What is High-DefinitionVideo How does full high definition compare with standard-definitionTV broadcasts 6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels 2More than twice the number of scanning lines What are the advantages of flash memory Any New Functions Pre-recording Face Detection Video Snapshot Can I play back my high-definitionvideo on other devices •You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the Page „Introduction 18Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 27Getting Started 33Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Video 44Basic Recording 49Basic Playback 60 Advanced Functions 86Playlist and Scene Operations „Photos 93Basic Recording 96Basic Playback 100Additional Functions 111 Printing Photos „External Connections 120Terminals on the Camcorder 125Saving Your Recordings „Additional Information 137Appendix: Menu Options Lists DVSD Introduction Š The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 18 Š Introduction Page Left side view Right side view Front view 20 Š Introduction Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Recording Photos 24 Š Introduction Viewing Photos Memory operation Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Frame advance, Frame reverse Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate Preparations Charging the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Page Operating Modes Playback Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 6Press FUNC Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-inMemory (only) or Memory Card FUNC. [ Menu] [Initialize ] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] FUNC Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Approximate recording times Memory ↓ 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function Playing Back the Video Special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to lay Back Searching for Scenes Selecting from the alendar Screen Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces Selecting the Playback Starting Point Movie Timeline Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes 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 Special Scene Recording Programs Portrait] Sports] Night] Snow] Beach] Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed guidelines [1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-lightsituations To record in low-light situations Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Mini Video Light Using an External Video Light Video Snapshot Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music You can also add to the playlist When music files are transferred to the Pre-recordingFunction Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus Adjustment Infinity Focus Face Detection 3If there is more than one person in the picture, select () the main subject The 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 White Balance To set the custom white balance Image Effects Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital Effect On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Digital Tele-Converter Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Using Headphones To adjust the volume of the headphones mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting 146) mode, and in Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Using the Custom Key and Dial Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Adding Scenes to the Playlist 88 Š Video Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music Copying Scenes Copying Original Movies Copying the Entire Playlist Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Magnifying Photos during Playback Flash Using the VFL-2Video Flash Light Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 83) •The flash will not fire in the following cases: -When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eyereduction) mode -During auto exposure bracketing -In the [ Fireworks] recording program Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing mode will be determined by the photo size set in mode ( 94) FUNC. [ Simultaneous Recording Off] Desired photo size Desired photo quality* FUNC While recording, or in record pause mode, press PHOTOto capture the photo Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously at Light Metering Mode Slideshow Rotating Photos Histogram Display Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying Photos Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen You can also use the following functions Printing Photos (Direct Print) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 6Select (, ) [Print] and press To cancel a print job 1Press ([Stop]) while printing 2 Select () [OK] and press When you have finished printing Trimming Settings Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen rders •Canceling a print job: Refer to page Restarting printing: External Connections Connection Diagrams the camcorder: AV] hange the following settings on the camcorder: - [AV/headphones] to [ AV] (146) 122 Š External Connections Page 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode (49) or mode (96) Play back the movies or photos Saving Your Recordings on a Computer PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Preparations on the Camcorder Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc To create an additional copy of the same disc -Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner For important information on handling your discs, refer to Cautions on handling Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connecting Transferring Photos to a omputer (Direct Transfer) Preparations •Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: can set [USB Connection Type] to Computer Transferring Photos Transfer Orders Marking Single Photos with Transfer rders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transferring photos marked with transfer orders Additional Information FUNC. Menu Digital Effect Off] Digital Effect Off], [ Black & White] Single] [Standard Play 7 Mbps] Simultaneous Recording Off] FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes [Select] [Individual Scenes] [Remove All Selections] [Individual Photos] Setup Menus [x.v.Color]: [Color Bars & Test Tone]: [Color Bars]: Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern [Auto Rotate]: amera Setup [Wind Screen] Off [Microphone Attenuator] [Digital Zoom]: Determines the [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 [Focus Assist [Assist Functions] Peaking] [Peaking Color] Blue] [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]: [USB Connection Type]: System Setup [Font Size]: [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) Exposure] Focus] Mic. Level] Assist Functions] Control] [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 •We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting [Firmware]: Language and Date/Time Setup ], [DEUTSCH] z z z z Information Screens [HDMI Status]: CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Playback Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode Power source Page Indicators and Onscreen Displays 154 Š Additional Information Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices 156 Š Additional Information List of Messages 158 Š Additional Information Page 160 Š Additional Information Page 162 Š Additional Information Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page 166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Be 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 Long-termstorage Battery Pack Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canonbattery packs Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) SS-600/SS-650Shoulder Strap SD/SDHC memory card WS-30Wrist Strap WL-D88Wireless Controller Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs CG-800Battery Charger Charging Times Battery pack→ BP-807 BP-819 BP-827 Using a memory card TL-H58 Tele-converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the When the WD-H58 Wide-converter Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm SC-2000Soft Carrying Case DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone VFL-2Video Flash Light HTC-100HDMI Cable Product Codes VIXIA HF S10/VIXIA HF S100 Terminals Power/Others 182 Š Additional Information CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-807Battery Pack About the music files Audio recording level AVCHD specifications Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Battery pack devices FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Light metering mode Movies Photos Playlist Movies Photos Tripod USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 120 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY