Canon HF S21 Instrukcja Użytkownika

Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesConnect the camcorder toan HDTV([T] 128)Connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner (CD 135,140)A

LL Destination icon.\T Move the scene to the position indicated by the destination icon.^ Touch an empty box to seiect it as the destination.^ Scene

NOTES• A video snapshot soene oan be oaptured only during playbaok; it oan- not be oaptured during playbaok pause mode.• The oaptured video snapshot

To capture the photos1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo.2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.3 Press [

2 Select the scene you want to divide and touch it to start playing it back.3 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene.4

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Table of contentsIntroduction8 Exciting Features and New Functions16 About this Manual18 Getting to Know the Camcorder18 Supplied Accessories and CD

Dual Shot Mode42 Basic Recording42 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Duai Shot Mode43 About the Smart AUTO mode46 Zooming47 Quick Start Function

85 Using Headphones86 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe87 Using an Externai Microphone89 Using the Custom Key and Diai90 Using a Zoom Remote Controlle

External Connections125 Terminals on the Camcorder126 Connection Diagrams128130130 133 135140144145146Playback on a TV ScreenSaving and Sharing Your

About this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 / VIXIA HF S20 / VIXIA FIF S200. Please read this manual carefully before you use the

indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and , ' indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:;A-570 Compact Power Adapter ncl. power cord)BP-808 Battery

Names of PartsLeft side view® @ (3)® (5) (6)0Front view(T; Stereo microphone (L) (Q 83}(2) Speaker (Q 51)(3) (camera/play) button (Ш 31)(4) VIDEO SN

Important Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!TO REDUCE THE

LCD panelBack view® Mini advanced shoe (Q 86)@) Zoom lever (CQ 46)® PHOTO button (□ 42, 108)@ ACCESS indicator (□ 42, 59, 108)® Pop-up flash (CD 111)

Bottom view# Tripod socket (Q 195)@ BATTERY RELEASE switch (□ 23)# Dioptric adjustment lever* (Q 28)# lilKMl only.START/STOP button (CD 42, 59) tB&

PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panei, navigating the menus, and first time settings to heip you iearn mo

5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the

To prevent equipment breakdowns and exoessive heating, do not oon- neot the suppiied oompaot power adapter to voitage oonverters for overseas traveis

To use the wireless controllerPoint the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.You can rotate the LC

To attach an optional shoulder strapPass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.Ad

NOTES• About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99%

l!l»wi Using the ViewfinderIf it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also

Basic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accide

For details about how to take oare of the touoh soreen, refer to Handling Precautions (iXl 194), Cleaning (iXl 199).Operating ModesRecordingWhen recor

PlaybackPress the camera/play button (>"se' to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. The playback mode

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNG, panel and the setup menus. In nin mode, however, menus cannot be accessed and, except

The Setup Menus(DLCD Screen Dimmer AV/Headphones<4)[S3 or Cffi] mode only: Touch [FUNC.]Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus.You can also

First Time SettingsDate FormatlYMP-BMl DMY!Setting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can sta

Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder Is English. You can set It to one of 22 other languages.Operating modes: i[FUNC.]* d [MENU

Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available S SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and sa»

Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize {Q3 40) all memory cards before using them withthis camcorder.1 Turn off the camcorder.Ma

Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory

Relay Recording of MoviesYou can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will c

[MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA

Initializing the Built-in Memory iHFS21/S20only) or Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You c

oIMPORTANTInitializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important r

Dual Shot ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shooting functions

When you have finished recording1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.2 Turn off the camcorder.3 Close the LCD panel.About Duai Shot• Only t

Smart AUTO iconsBackground >(color of the icon)Subject 4; People (stationary)( People (moving); Subjects other than people, ; such as landscapes; C

Be sure to save your reoordings regularly (1X1130), espeolally after making Important reoordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or oorruptlon

ZoomingOperating modes:There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom iever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireiess con

2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom.Touch anywhere within the W area to zoom out or anywhere within the T area to zoom in. Touch cioser to

When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panei.• The ON/OFF (CFIG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.• liltWI Y

VideoThis chapter covers functions reiated to movies, inciuding piay- back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and piayiist and scen

2223Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

Move the zoom lever toward W to show 15 soenes per page; move it toward T to show 6 soenes per page.3 Look for the scene you want to play back.Memory

• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen.• Touch the screen during playback to

During playback pause:IILL Resume playback.\T Slow playback backward*.^ Slow playback forward*.* Toucli several times to increase the piayback speed 1

The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play back (origin

Options[Original] Original movies as you reoorded them.[Playlist] Soenes that were added to the playlist (iXi 98) and may have been rearranged to your

3D Flip View3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date.In any

Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenFrom the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scenes that we

2 Open the calendar screen.“ All Scenes] © [Scenes by Date]• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in biack

Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.• A checkmark •/ will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkma

Advanced FunctionsShooting Video in M Manual ModeWhen the mode switch is set to M (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually a

30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wail outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified

NOTESThe zoom, Quiok Start funotion, power saving modes, eto. operate the same way in mode as in I # I mode. For detaiis, refer to Dual Shot Mode ([XI

Approximate recording times * Default valueRecording mode > Memory v ,MXP' FXP' SP* LP :; 4 GB; Memory card20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr.

["Si Portrait]* The camcorder uses a large aper- ...,ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subjec fcwwhile blurring the background.Options (*

[{Slî} Fireworks] To record fireworks.(D NOTES['© Portrait]/[^ Sports]/['S‘ Snow]/[iS^ Beach]: The picture may notappear smooth during piayb

To set the [13 Cine Mode] recording program[FUNC.] « [Rec. Programs] O [O Cine Mode] © [X]Operating modes:To change the frame rate[FUNC.] ® [MENU] © r

[H Dynamic]* mode only) Compensates for a higherdegree of oamoorder shake, suoh as when shooting whiie waik- ing, and is more effeotive as the zoom a

Pre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press START/STOP , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Th

Face DetectionThe camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho

Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is siower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [QEl PF24] or [E3 24F]) or when the di

Video SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot scenes set t

m DOLBYDIGITAL I STEREO CREATOR ITrademark Acknowledgements• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark,• Microsoft and Windows are tr

Digital EffectsOperating modes:[FUNG.] «[X]Digital Effects] © Desired fader/effect* tj* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.• The icon

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[P Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can change fun

NOTES[Tv Shutter-Pri. AE]:- On screen only the denominator is displayed - [Tv 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.- In i » I mode, w

Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines•" With slower shutter speed you can add a nice : motion blur and sense ot movement.With faster s

Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or

To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)Certain subjects, like clouds or white objects, are easily overexposed and can end up app

(D NOTES• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.Automatic Gain Control (AGC) LimitWhen recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder

POINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the prooedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen.[FUNG.] O [® Focus]2 Touch a subject that appears ins

Using the Peaking FunctionPeaking can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. While peaking is activated, the outlines of subjects that

White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always

Exciting Features and New FunctionsFULLI-D1080CMOSHigh-Definition Video1,080linesYour camcorder’s full high-definitlon Pimage sensor (Full HD CMOS) ca

NOTESWhen you select the custom white balance:- Set I ' I O [Digital Zoom] to [ESI Off],- Reset the white balance when you change locations or

Image EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and photos with speciai color eff

Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.Operating modes: > ^_____ |[FUNG.] e [* Video L

Self TimerOperating modes:[FUNG.] © [MENU] © [Ea On 0] m [X]O [Self Timer] ©• 0 appears.• Repeat, selecting [ESI Off], to turn off the self time

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNG.] © [4 Mic. Level] © [M Manual]The aud

NOTESWhen the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted,

To adjust the volume during playbackIn [W] mode, and in [aO mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the s

1 Retract the mini advanced shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe.When a compatible acc

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe(m 86).appears. For details about using the optional external miorophone, refer to the instruotion manual of the

Using the Custom Key and DialYou can assign to the [custom] button and dial one of five frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected fu

Smart AUTO (CQ 43)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time with

Options (* Default value)[da Off] Use this setting if you do not intend to use the oustom key and diai.[® Focus]* Manuai foous (iXi 76). Press [cjjsto

Connect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR- 1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the REMOTE terminal on the camcorder.For details about using the zoom remote oont

2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen,[i] © the desired sceneThe [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the

To display changes in the scene’s main subject[6 sec] O [1x1 Faces] [13] 1The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the soene every time the mai

2 Open the music track selection screen.[MENU] © / nSn & [Select Music] & [E3 On] i>;#[A] or [▼] to select the desired music track* © [X]

Using an External Audio Player for Background MusicUse your favorite songs as background music by connecting an external player.POINTS TO C

Playback with the video not linked to the external audio5 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the video playback.In rSl mode, touch a ph

Onscreen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes:Repeatedly press iDiSRi to turn the onscreen display

Playlist and Scene OperationsEditing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing BackCreate a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer

• You can copy scenes from the built-in memory il!llWH.l8il only) or from memory card H to memory card B (iXl 130) to include in that memory card’s p