Instruction Manual
Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF S10 A / VIXIA HF S100 A systems
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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„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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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160 Š Additional Information
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162 Š Additional Information
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
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166 Š Additional Information
Camcorder
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per- formance
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• 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
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