Canon Vixia HF S21, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...ails about basic photo shooting refer to Dual Shot Mode _ 42 Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operatingmodes I 1 Press _ 2 Open the Photos index screen if it is not displayed 3 Look for the photo you wan...

Page 3: ...e photos one by one To return to the index screen from single photo view 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch _ _ Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of ph...

Page 4: ...mcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed DeletingPhotos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Operating modes Deletin...

Page 5: ...ouch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4 Delete the photos Tbuch Stop to interrupt the operation while it...

Page 6: ...will appear 5 Press PHOTO fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so...

Page 7: ...s 1 While reviewing the photo immediately after recording _ NOTES Ifyou press DiSR i during the photo review time the photo will continue tobedisplayed indefinitely Press HOY6 halfway toreturn tonorma...

Page 8: ...DROIOS that can actual De reooraea on me memory oara q he maximum number of remainind Dnotos alsplayea on tne screen is 9999 _ NOTES The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary dependin...

Page 9: ...n fully to record the photo Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions the flash will pop up and fire After using the flash gently press the pop up flash to close it Options Default val...

Page 10: ...ssistLamp While you press PHOTO halfway if the sur roundings of the subject are too dark the mini video light may pop up and the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to fo...

Page 11: ...owing you to choose the photo you like the best __j Continuous __j Hi Speed Cont Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PH O pressed down There are two continuous shooting speed set...

Page 12: ...m row _ X The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that carl be recorded with the current quality size setting Touch 1_i if you do not intend to use simultan...

Page 13: ...e light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated Operating modes 1 _ P...

Page 14: ...ayback controls then touch 1_ to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track Slideshow not linked to the external audio 3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls then touch 1_ to...

Page 15: ...he W T magnification times move it toward W 2 Drag your finger across the photo to display the area you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame di...

Page 16: ...to display the playback controls The histogram and Exif information panel are displayed as well Press DISR o h Shadows _ Highlights to hide the histogram and Exif information panel The area to the ri...

Page 17: ...e individual photos you want to protect A checkmark will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of tou...

Page 18: ...se tnem was already explained in detail so we refer you to tne relevam page q the Video section Zoom 1_ 46 Quick Start 1_ 47 Recording programs 1_ 61 63 71_ Face detection 1_ 67 Touch Track 1_ 681 Dig...

Page 19: ...ied USB cable Connection _ Refer to Connection Diagrams _ 128 If the device selection screen appears touch Computer Printer _ appears and changes to f _ IMPORTANT If _ continues to flash for more than...

Page 20: ...print displayed in single photo view Printing starts When the printer finishes printing the photo the cam corder will return to single photo view Touch Stop Yes to interrupt the printing in progress...

Page 21: ...number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the memory card into the SD memory card slot of DPOF compatible print ers or self serviced digital photo...

Page 22: ...again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4...

Page 23: ...COMPONENT OUT Terminal Access Open the LODpanel and terminal cover The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection _ do not forget the audio connections using the AV0UT O termi...

Page 24: ...When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not...

Page 25: ...O0 S Component Cable supplied ReO Blue Green__ Av _Wh to_ _ _ S_ 2_ONStereoVideoOab e _ _ supplied Red Composite Video AV f Yellow __ _ _ STV 250N Stereo Video Cable _ White _ _A_ _ L supplied _ _ Red...

Page 26: ...ayback on an HDTV using one of the high definition con nections will ensure the best playback quality Operating modes 1 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to C...

Page 27: ...to the TV s instruction manual We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection i3_ When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV...

Page 28: ...lt in memory 1_ only or the _ tab to copy scenes from memory card I_1 Original or Video Snapshot _ Original index screen To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date narrow down the scenes shown...

Page 29: ...to the photo number 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Copy the photo Edit cOpy ID _q _ 0nly 0r c0py Sill _q e _ Proceed _ Yes 4 Drag your finger left right to select another photo...

Page 30: ...change the camcorder s operating mode When copying photos onto an Eye Fi card in memory card slot I_Jl pho tos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a config ured network Alwa...

Page 31: ...e I nsta Ilatio n See PIXELA Applications Installation Guide Using the software See lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Saving Photos With the supplied software Photo Application you can save phot...

Page 32: ...en the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards Do not access change or delete any of the camcorder s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanen...

Page 33: ...o _ _ Computer Printer so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the cam corder to a computer If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode the process of c...

Page 34: ...ording modes and create the disc from the Playlist index screen 3 For original recordings only Choose whether to add to the disc all the scenes or only scenes that have not been previously added to a...

Page 35: ...while the disc is being written the operation cannot be canceled When the last disc is finalized Task completed will be displayed Take out the disc and close the disc tray When the data requires mult...

Page 36: ...2 above to be completed For best erformance we recommend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes With 500 scenes it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the con necti...

Page 37: ...er Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed in an index screen 6 Select the scene you want to play...

Page 38: ...PDF file Even without a computer you can convert your video recordings into standard definition scenes and create DVDs using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner Refer to this section along with the relevan...

Page 39: ...dividually 6 Touch Edit _ Convert HD _SD 0 DVD to open the HD _SD conversion screen If a copyright notice appears read it carefully and touch OK if you agree touch fr to change the conversion settings...

Page 40: ...r the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the For DVD Burning index screen on memory card ITl _ 2 _F _3_ _ SD scenes FOr DVD SD_VlDEO 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the sup...

Page 41: ...sc all the scenes or only scenes that have not been previously added to a disc MENU _ Recordings to DISC _ scenes or Remaining scenes _ x 4 Connect the camcorder to the DW 100 DVD Burner and create th...

Page 42: ...dapter 2 Open the Photos index screen 3 Connect the camcorder to the DW 100 DVD Burner and create the disc The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs CJ_ 136 To play back Photo DVDs Pho...

Page 43: ...ll be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high defi nition Operating modes 1 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection 3_ Refer to Connection Diagrams _ 127 R...

Page 44: ...directly from the camcorder Refer to Eye Fi s homepage for the latest information on compatible Web sites You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam corder and then use the supp...

Page 45: ...Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All ins...

Page 46: ...Playlist or Video Snapshot Original Playlist index screen The scenes are converted with the selected background music _ 93 instead of the original sound Whenconvertingscenes inthe Playlist indexscreen...

Page 47: ...en appears touch Computer Printer On the computer ImageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appear 4 Click Web upload and continue the operation on...

Page 48: ...nication is shown by the Eye Fi icon as follows _ grayed out Communication not established _ white flashing Connecting _ white continuously on Wireless upload on standby _ animated Wireless upload in...

Page 49: ...crophone the interference caused by wireless communications may result in noise being picked up and recorded with the sound We recommend turning off the wire less communication while recording MENU _...

Page 50: ...r the tables Underlined menu options indicate default values FUNC Panel FUNC Panel Recording Modes MENU Open the menus 33 Rec Programs P Programmed AE Tv Shutter Pri AE 71 Av Aperture Pri AE _ _ Cine...

Page 51: ...ock touch Normal Highlights Zebra Pattern 70 100 ZOOM Zoom controls START STOP control 46 l_ digital tele converter Toggle on O or 80 off E dl AGC Limit A Automatic M Manual 0 dB 24 dB 76 Metering Mod...

Page 52: ...Zimeline screen Convert Selected Scenes 140 HD SD All Scenes 0 DVD Th s Scene from the T me ne screen Delete Selected Scenes 57 JAilScenes 99 This Scene from the Timeline screen or playback pause Add...

Page 53: ...Edit Panel _ Mode Copy _ FE Copy FE Delete Protec_ Print Orders Selected Photos AllPhotos 106 118 Rotate il 117 i Additional Information 155...

Page 54: ...n 1 _ Off Face Detection It_1_11 On _ _t_ _ Off 67 Tracking Auto Backlight 1_ On 1 _ Off 75 Correction Auto Slow Shutter 1_ On 1 _ Off i _Sharpening _D Soft Skin Detail a_custom E ect Wind Screen 1_ A...

Page 55: ...blue blue Upto 10x 10x 40x 40x 200x i AF Mede Select how fast the autofocus will operate With _ Instant AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for example when changing...

Page 56: ...o P 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 l _ J Off If _l_j camcorder shake warning appears we re...

Page 57: ...t audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder When set to F_J_ On _ n _ will appear on the screen 0escreee Markers You...

Page 58: ...ecording _1_i Off _ Recording Mode MXP High Quality 24 Mbps 60 FXP High Quality 17 Mbps XP High Quality 12 Mbps SP Standard Play 7 Mbps LP Long Play 5 Mbps Frame Rate l _ll 60i Standard 1_ PF24 1_ _ P...

Page 59: ...emo_ card D 1_ memo_ card I_1 x v Color 1 _ 1_11 On I _ f_l _ Off Tone _r Bars Tone EAu oR ia eii_ OniliQoii Z Z Z Pho o Review Time _off _2sec _ e_ 4ee_sec 11_4_1 8 sec 1_1 10 sec USBConnection _ DVD...

Page 60: ...recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use In the information screen of a memory card you can also c...

Page 61: ...umber following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than tha...

Page 62: ...ng an HDMI cable Data Cede Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded q_i Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene Type When you connect...

Page 63: ...ands Pelski Portugu_s Rom_n_ TiJrkge PyccK_d YKpai HCb_ a _ _j _t _ _ _j3 35 _m _ _o_ B _ LCD Brightness _ _ _ _ LCD Screen ll_ftrll On r_ J off Dimmer Volume Speaker 51 Headphone Notification Sounds...

Page 64: ...Time 34 Date Format YM B M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H ToggleOn 0 24 hour clock or Off O 2 hour clock Calendar Start Day Saturday Sunday Monday HDMI Status Demo Mode It_1_11 On l _t Off Reset...

Page 65: ...g Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV When the screen dimmer is set to l _J Off the LCD screen will return to the...

Page 66: ...OK or SET button on the TV s remote control to play back your recordings Depending on the TV set additional settings may be required on the q V itself to activate the HDM CEC function Refer to the q V...

Page 67: ...you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder Reset AJJ Resets all the camcorder s settin...

Page 68: ...Onscreen zoom controls CC146 _ Operating mode _ 30 In record pause mode Total number of scenes Memory operation _ 174 Remaining battery time _ 174 _ Zoom _ 46 8 Recording mode _ 60 Control button Star...

Page 69: ...ele converter _ 80 PF24 progressive frame rate C _I 63 174 27_Remaining recording time _ _q On memory card 181or 171 _ n the built in memory _ _ Relay recording _ 39 _ only x v Color Z_J 162 2_ Face d...

Page 70: ...of available photos _ _ On memory card 181or 171 _ In the built in memory Photo quality size CCI 109 _50_ Control button Switch to movie recording _ 59 _51_ AF frame _ 157 _SzFocus and exposure lock...

Page 71: ...am C _1118 d_Control button Photo jump C _J105 _ Date and time of recording Exif information panel d_ Control button Slideshow C _J116 dt_ Control button Open the Edit panel CCI 155 _ Control button S...

Page 72: ...y the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds Ifthe battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed PF24 progressive frame rate S...

Page 73: ...one correctly inserted into the camcorder _ 37 Does it contain any recordings Other Does the camcorder make a rattling sound The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a...

Page 74: ...work on the subject Focusmanually _ 76 Thelens or InstantAF sensor is dirty Cleanthe lens orsensor with a soft lens cleaningcloth _ 199 Never usetissue paperto clean the lens When a subject flits acro...

Page 75: ...ting scenes takes longer than usual Whenthe memory containsa large numberof scenes some operations maytake longerthan usual Saveyour recordings _ _1133 and initializethe memory _ _140 Cannotdelete a p...

Page 76: ...up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replaceor chargethe battery pack appears on the screen Thecamcorder cannot communicatewith the battery pack attached sothe remainingbattery time cannot be displaye...

Page 77: ...CD screen to its previousbrightness setting Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace orcharge the battery pack Removethe battery pack and reattaoh it correctly...

Page 78: ...amcorder disconnectit TheAV terminal isset to headphoneoutput Set _ _ AV Headphones to AV Memory Cardand Accessories Cannot insertthe memory card The memory cardwas notfacing the correct direction Tur...

Page 79: ...V Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the IV screen Thevideo input onthe TVis not set to the videoterminal to which you connectedthe cam corder Selectthe correct video input...

Page 80: ...the connection Cannotconnect to a PictBridge compatibleprinter if the memory contains2 500 photos or more After connecting the camcorder to a printer the message Busy continues to appear on the scree...

Page 81: ...e event of amalfunction recordings maybe lost so back upyour recordings regularly Buffer overflow Recordingwas stopped The datatransfer rate was too high for the memorycard in use and the recording wa...

Page 82: ...ckthe backup files and try dividingthe scene again Cannot edit Could not movea scene in the playlist Deletesome scenes from the playlist l_ _l99 Cannot enter standby mode now Thecamcorder cannot enter...

Page 83: ...ation option _ 40 If the problem persists contact aCanon Service Center Cannot record Check the memory card There is aproblem with the memory card Save your recordings CC1133 and initialize the memory...

Page 84: ...t be operatedwhile it is not being powered bythe compact power adapter and is connectedto acomputer with the suppliedUSBcable In addition scenes can not be written back and music files cannot betransf...

Page 85: ...he LCDscreen to its previous brightnessset ting May not be possible to record movies on this memory card Youmay not be ableto record movies on a memory card without aSpeedClass rating Replacethe memor...

Page 86: ...ntain people sfacesor no scenes were recordedusingthe face detec tion function Not enough available space Deletesome recordings on the memory card CC157 106 or selectthe 3Mbps bit ratefor the conversi...

Page 87: ...pack The camcorder is set to photo mode You pressed iSTART STOP while recordingphotos _ mode Set thecamcorderto or _ mode to record movies This memory card contains scenes Delete all scenes to use re...

Page 88: ...to record them Unable to recover data Could not recover acorrupted file Save your recordings _ 133 and initialize the memory using the Complete Initialization option CC140 Messages Related to the Opt...

Page 89: ...ere are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously Operation canceled The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled Check the USB connection The scenes sele...

Page 90: ...paperis not correctly loaded or the papersize is wrong If the paper outputtray is closed openitto print Paper jam The paperjammed during printing Touch Stop to cancel printing Nter removingthe paper s...

Page 91: ...ack on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status _ NOTES AboutCanonPIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation p...

Page 92: ...film on the touch screen The touch screen s operation is based on detecting applied pressure so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective layer Do not lea...

Page 93: ...in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 _ C 86 F Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose th...

Page 94: ...ark If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs _ will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed Memory Card We recommend backing up the rec...

Page 95: ...er off Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used inthis device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incin...

Page 96: ...tored data is not physically erased Take the nec essary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giv...

Page 97: ...er use tissue paper LCD Touch Screen Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper ature changes suddenly Wipe it...

Page 98: ...an use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information o...

Page 99: ...st Strap WL D89WirelessController _ 0A 570 CompactPowerAdapter _7 DW IO0DVDBurner _ IFC 3OOPOU USBCable _ Memorycard _ DTC IO0DTerminalCable 2_ CTC IO0ComponentCable CTC IO0 SComponentCable 21_ STV 25...

Page 100: ...etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction...

Page 101: ...itions and initial charge of the battery pack Usingthe camcorder 150 min 260min 385 min Usingthe CG 800 BatteryCharger 105 rain 190rain 260 rain Recording and playback times given in the following tab...

Page 102: ...190 rain 105 rain 120 rain 265 min BP 819 XP 165 min 195 rain 105 rain 120 rain 265 min i SP 170 min 200 rain 110 rain 125 rain 265 rain LP 175 min 200 min 110 min 125 min 265 min FXP 255 min 290 min...

Page 103: ...190 rain 390 min FXP 265 min 300 min 175 rain 190 rain 400 min BP 827 XP 275 min 305 rain 175 rain 195 min 405 min SP 275 rain 310 rain 175 rain 195 rain 410 rain LP 275 min 315 rain 175 rain 195 rai...

Page 104: ...hting condi tions dl_SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories d_ SM V1 Surround Microphone Use 5 1 ch surround sound to add a sense...

Page 105: ...places It attaches to the cam corder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation d_ HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection...

Page 106: ...ter 58 mm ND8 L Filter 58 mm VL 5 Video Light VFL 2 Video Flash Light SM Vl Surround Microphone DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller HTC 1...

Page 107: ...d ona memory card Television System 1080 60i or 1080 24p onlyrecordingsmadewith the 24F framerate Recordings made withthe PF24 PF3O frame rateareconverted andrecorded onthememory as60i Recording Media...

Page 108: ...ngprogram Shutterspeedat 1 2 4Ix Programmed AE recordingprogram Shutterspeedat 1 30 Autoslow shutter On Recommended Illumination Morethan 100 Ix Image Stabilization Optical Shift ImageStabilizer Size...

Page 109: ..._ x Hx D excluding the grip belt 75x 74 x 148 mm 3 0x 2 9x 5 8 in I r d l_JB_ 75x 74x 140 mm 3 0x 2 9x 5 5in Weight camcorder body only 470 g 1 0lb 460 g 16 2oz CA 570CompactPower Adapter Power supply...

Page 110: ...AV The music data is saved n the memory under the following folder structure In the built in memory _ CANON _ MY MUSIC r MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV On the memory card CANON Mr PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC...

Page 111: ...dar 56 Camcorder supplemental disc 18 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 100 Cine Mode recording program 63 Color bars Test tone 162 COMPONENT OUT terminal 125 127 Condensation 199 Co...

Page 112: ...Mode switch 30 N Night scene recording program 62 Notification sounds 167 O Onscreen display selection 97 Onscreen icons 170 P P recording program 71 Peaking 78 Photo numbers 163 Photo quality 109 Ph...

Page 113: ...recording program 62 Spotlight recording program 62 Sunset recording program 62 Surround sound 5 1ch 87 T Telephoto 46 Time zone DST 35 Timeline 91 Touch Track 68 Touch AE 74 Touch AF 76 Tripod 195 Tr...

Page 114: ...nction of such drive CanonUSAshall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipmentand incompatible software In order t...

Page 115: ...AANDCAUSING THEALLEGEDDAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITINGTHEFOREGOING YOUASSUMEALL RISKANDLIABILITYFORLOSS DAMAGE ORINJURY TO YOUANDYOURPROPERTY ANDTO OTHERS ANDTHEIRPROPERTY ARISINGOUTOF USE MISUSEORINABILITYTOU...

Page 116: ...or finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada if the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicate...

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