Canon S1 Selecting the Drive Mode

Selecting the Drive Mode

Changing the Drive Mode

Available only in the mode.

1. Set the mode dial to a mode other than .

2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes.

The setting changes with each press of the button.

The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu ( 51).

When the FUNC. menu is being displayed, the DRIVE MODE button cannot be

used.

Single Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO

button.

Continuous Shooting Captures a quick series of still images while you press the

PHOTO button. For the number of frames per second,

refer to the table on the next page.

High-Speed Continuous

Shooting

AEB

(AutoExposure Bracketing) The camcorder records a still image in three different

exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing

you to choose the perfect exposed shot.

PHOTO button

DRIVE MODE button

Mode dial

Contents

Main English NTSC English Franais Espaol Instruction Manual Manuel dinstruction Manual de Instrucciones Important Usage Instructions I mpor t an t W IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 1 Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in this Manual Selecting the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Introduction Preparation Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Printing Connecting to a PC Trouble? Dos & Donts Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide OPTURA S1 Right side view Left side view Front view Back view Page Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording When recording movies on a tape () When recording on a memory card () Screen Displays during Playback When playing a tape ( ) Tape operation When playing back a still image from a memory card ( ) When playing back a movie from a memory card ( ) Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Page Step 2: Loading a Cassette Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) Using the Wireless Controller Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Slide the OPEN button towards the camcorder and open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. Step 7: Changing the Display Language Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. Recording Movies on a Tape Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Recording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording Movies on a Memory Card Page Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Zooming Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Digital Zoom Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Connection Diagram 3. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the video terminal on the TV/VCR. Using the Recording Programs Program AE ( 44) Shutter-Priority AE ( 45) Aperture-Priority AE ( 46) Selecting the Recording Program Page Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Adjusting the Exposure Manually Exposure Lock Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Using the Mini Video Light Press the LIGHT button. Using the Self-Timer Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button List of Menu Items (FUNC.) M L Setting the White Balance AUTO 5. Press the FUNC. button. Selecting an Image Effect Using Digital Effects Faders ( 58) Effects ( 59) Multi-Image Screen ( 60) Card Mix ( 61) Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect Changing the Settings with the MENU Button Selecting Menus and Settings List of Menu Items (MENU) CAMERA SETUP CARD OPERATIONS (* from the index screen) VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY SETUP/ SYSTEM D/TIME SET MY CAMERA Adjusting the Audio Recording Level 12-dB40 0 M Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Creating a Start-up Image Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination End Search In stop mode, press the EXP button. Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality Selecting the Movie Size Simultaneous Recording on the Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash 1. Press the (flash) button. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Page Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Focusing Method 1. Set the mode dial to a mode other than . 2. Turn the SET dial to select the focusing method. Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 2. Press and hold the PHOTO button fully. Auto Exposure Bracketing 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 8. Press the FUNC. button after the last image. Playing Back/Searching Images Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Protecting Images Protecting during Single Image Playback Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing All Images Formatting a Memory Card Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Page Analog Line-in Recording Connecting Recording Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card Page DV D ubbi ng Connecting Dubbing Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Audio Dubbin g Connecting an Audio Device Dubbing Page Playing Back the Added Sound Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card Recording a Movie from the Tape Recording a Still Image from the Tape Page Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Page Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) Page Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Including the Date Trimming Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [TRIMMING] and press the SET dial. 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. 3. Move the trimming frame. Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Print Orders Printing Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer 1. Start your computer. 2. Set the camcorder to mode. 3. Check the [AV DV] setting. 4. Connect the camcorde r to the computer with the DV cable as shown below. Page Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Preparations 3. Set the auto-launch setting. Transferring Images 1. Turn the SET dial to select the transfer method. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the image you wish to transfer with the +/ button. 4. Press the button. Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders Using the DV Messenger Version 2 Preparation for Using DV Messenger Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Recording on the Tape Playback of the Tape Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram Optional Accessories Battery Packs CG-300 Battery Charger TL-H27 Tele-converter WD-H27 Wide-converter Page Specifications OPTURA S1 System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack miniSD Card Input/Output Terminals Power/Others Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories Index A A B C D N P R T U U.S.A. 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