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...any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in case of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in order to radio communications. COPYRIGHT ...in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. TO REDUCE THE ...
...any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in case of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in order to radio communications. COPYRIGHT ...in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. TO REDUCE THE ...
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... from the wall outlet before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
... from the wall outlet before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
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...encoded only (1) for any other information here and retain this information in case of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. No license is licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories. and other countries. • Macintosh ...light. 7 Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks...
...encoded only (1) for any other information here and retain this information in case of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. No license is licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories. and other countries. • Macintosh ...light. 7 Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks...
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... is set to MXP or FXP mode. How does full high definition compare with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. What is recorded at a resolution of 1,920...is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with ...
... is set to MXP or FXP mode. How does full high definition compare with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. What is recorded at a resolution of 1,920...is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with ...
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...no moving parts in Dolby Digital. 9 When you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to your recordings a cinematic look by using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is smaller, ...lighter and faster. To you started 3 seconds before you , it is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. This is especially useful when it means...
...no moving parts in Dolby Digital. 9 When you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to your recordings a cinematic look by using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is smaller, ...lighter and faster. To you started 3 seconds before you , it is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. This is especially useful when it means...
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..., refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Use the software on the memory card... with family and friends ( 120). Needless to say, you can easily play back video recorded on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to enjoy your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10
..., refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Use the software on the memory card... with family and friends ( 120). Needless to say, you can easily play back video recorded on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to enjoy your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10
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... Pack 29 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 34 Operating Modes 36 Joystick and Joystick Guide 36 Using the Menus 39 First Time Settings 39 Setting the Date and Time 40 ...Changing the Language 40 Changing the Time Zone 41 Using a Memory Card 41 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 42 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 42 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 43 Initializing the Built-in Memory ( only) or Memory Card...
... Pack 29 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 34 Operating Modes 36 Joystick and Joystick Guide 36 Using the Menus 39 First Time Settings 39 Setting the Date and Time 40 ...Changing the Language 40 Changing the Time Zone 41 Using a Memory Card 41 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 42 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 42 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 43 Initializing the Built-in Memory ( only) or Memory Card...
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...Trouble? 147 Troubleshooting 152 List of Messages 162 Do's and Don'ts 162 Handling Precautions 167 Maintenance/Others 168 Using the Camcorder Abroad 169 General Information 169 System Diagram 170 Optional Accessories 175 Product Codes 176 Specifications 180 Index Table of contents Š 15... „ External Connections 116 Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 120 Playback on a TV Screen 121 Saving Your Recordings 121 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 122 Authoring High-...
...Trouble? 147 Troubleshooting 152 List of Messages 162 Do's and Don'ts 162 Handling Precautions 167 Maintenance/Others 168 Using the Camcorder Abroad 169 General Information 169 System Diagram 170 Optional Accessories 175 Product Codes 176 Specifications 180 Index Table of contents Š 15... „ External Connections 116 Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 120 Playback on a TV Screen 121 Saving Your Recordings 121 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 122 Authoring High-...
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... movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 147). Please read this manual carefully before you will be indicated...
... movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 147). Please read this manual carefully before you will be indicated...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-400PCU USB CableW XWS-30 Wrist Strap 18 Š Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-809 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-400PCU USB CableW XWS-30 Wrist Strap 18 Š Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-809 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl.
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...-ROM* - The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies. - Software for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Music Transfer Utility - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide...
...-ROM* - The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies. - Software for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Music Transfer Utility - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide...
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Recording Photos Zoom ( 47), Exposure ( 70) Light metering mode ( 100) Drive mode ( 98) Photo quality/size ( 91) Self timer ( 69) Playing Movies (During Playback) Number of available photos On the memory card In the built-in memory Camcorder shake warning ( 138) AF frame ( 138) Focus and exposure lock ( 90) Flash ( 97) Data code ( 77, 140) Scene number Joystick guide ( 36) 24 Š Introduction
Recording Photos Zoom ( 47), Exposure ( 70) Light metering mode ( 100) Drive mode ( 98) Photo quality/size ( 91) Self timer ( 69) Playing Movies (During Playback) Number of available photos On the memory card In the built-in memory Camcorder shake warning ( 138) AF frame ( 138) Focus and exposure lock ( 90) Flash ( 97) Data code ( 77, 140) Scene number Joystick guide ( 36) 24 Š Introduction
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...rate Select the 24F progressive frame rate ( 65) to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. 26 Š Introduction Memory operation Record,..., Playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse. The Intelligent System will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the...
...rate Select the 24F progressive frame rate ( 65) to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. 26 Š Introduction Memory operation Record,..., Playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse. The Intelligent System will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the...
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...battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more about your camcorder. DC IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator Preparations Š 27 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus,... and first time settings to help you turn off . • If the camcorder was on pages 171-172. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment ...
...battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more about your camcorder. DC IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator Preparations Š 27 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus,... and first time settings to help you turn off . • If the camcorder was on pages 171-172. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment ...
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...is updated in the memory. NOTES • The battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to turn off the camcorder before , to voltage converters for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. • If the indicator flashes...30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). After pressing POWER to discharge naturally. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc...
...is updated in the memory. NOTES • The battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to turn off the camcorder before , to voltage converters for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. • If the indicator flashes...30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). After pressing POWER to discharge naturally. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc...
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... can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times ...
... can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times ...
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... detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Š Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct...
... detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Š Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct...
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... can be operated with the self timer. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder... the following cases: - Preparations Š 31 To attach the wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
... can be operated with the self timer. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder... the following cases: - Preparations Š 31 To attach the wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
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... (bright) or off (normal). • If [LCD Screen Dimmer] is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the [LCD 32 Š Preparations With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to [ On] ( 141), pressing DISP...
... (bright) or off (normal). • If [LCD Screen Dimmer] is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the [LCD 32 Š Preparations With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to [ On] ( 141), pressing DISP...
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Recording photos ( 90). Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the camera mode dial. START/STOP for recording photos. - PHOTO for recording movies. - Great for beginners or if you just ... movies ( 45). NOTES • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Quick Start ( 48). - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of all the settings - Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel ( - Operating...
Recording photos ( 90). Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the camera mode dial. START/STOP for recording photos. - PHOTO for recording movies. - Great for beginners or if you just ... movies ( 45). NOTES • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Quick Start ( 48). - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of all the settings - Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel ( - Operating...
