VIXIA HF20/HF200 Instruction Manual
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. These limits are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,...is encouraged to try to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING! The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the ...
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. These limits are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,...is encouraged to try to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING! The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the ...
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...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 qualified... operating instructions should be retained for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - All warnings on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may cause picture interference...
...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 qualified... operating instructions should be retained for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - All warnings on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may cause picture interference...
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... Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery 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...
... Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery 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...
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... 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 15 External Connections 116... Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 120 Playback on a TV Screen 121 Saving Your Recordings 121 Saving Your ...
... 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 15 External Connections 116... Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 120 Playback on a TV Screen 121 Saving Your Recordings 121 Saving Your ...
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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 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 Introduction
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Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. You 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. •...
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. You 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. •...
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...Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it from the front bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the... camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to [ Off ] ( 143). Accessories Fasten the grip belt. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is...
...Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it from the front bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the... camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to [ Off ] ( 143). Accessories Fasten the grip belt. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is...
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.... Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with the mark. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with music to add a new level of the accessory used. By changing the background music, you can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn on and a blue...light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. The button's blue light will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of enjoyment to record pause mode. • When the...
.... Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with the mark. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with music to add a new level of the accessory used. By changing the background music, you can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn on and a blue...light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. The button's blue light will turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of enjoyment to record pause mode. • When the...
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The noise output in such case may be harmful to your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 169) and Optional Accessories ( 170). NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack. • Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in a playback mode, the ... [ Headphones] in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume...
The noise output in such case may be harmful to your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 169) and Optional Accessories ( 170). NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack. • Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in a playback mode, the ... [ Headphones] in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume...
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.... Video 81 NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with this camcorder. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. details about using an external... microphone. Directional Stereo Microphone. 2 Attach the optional accessory to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 80). appears. Using the DM...
.... Video 81 NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with this camcorder. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. details about using an external... microphone. Directional Stereo Microphone. 2 Attach the optional accessory to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 80). appears. Using the DM...
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... on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. The wireless controller will not work. - When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to take photos while recording video ( 99). Additional Information 151... This is full. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - Cannot record on the TV screen. - Change the setting to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in the FUNC. Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - The memory card was not...
... on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. The wireless controller will not work. - When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to take photos while recording video ( 99). Additional Information 151... This is full. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - Cannot record on the TV screen. - Change the setting to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in the FUNC. Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - The memory card was not...
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...advanced shoe. Additional Information 169 not available as an optional accessory. AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Card reader/writer PictBridgecompatible printers Computer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder * Accessories that are described in more detail in the following pages. General Information ...System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Optional accessories not listed below are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ensure compatibility with the camcorder;...
...advanced shoe. Additional Information 169 not available as an optional accessory. AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Card reader/writer PictBridgecompatible printers Computer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder * Accessories that are described in more detail in the following pages. General Information ...System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Optional accessories not listed below are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ensure compatibility with the camcorder;...
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... use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you need extra battery packs, ...800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable. 170 Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Use of genuine Canon accessories is designed to...
... use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you need extra battery packs, ...800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable. 170 Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Use of genuine Canon accessories is designed to...
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...record brightly in color even in the picture when you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. WD-H37ll Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases focal length by a factor of space for accessories. It attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. SC-2000 Soft Carrying ...Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for cable-free ...
...record brightly in color even in the picture when you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe. WD-H37ll Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases focal length by a factor of space for accessories. It attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. SC-2000 Soft Carrying ...Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for cable-free ...
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... to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 174 Additional Information HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation. This cable sends both video...
... to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 174 Additional Information HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation. This cable sends both video...
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... Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable WS-30 Wrist Strap 8468A002AA D85-1832-000 D83-0770-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-002) 9370A001AA D81-1530-00 Optional Accessories BP-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL...
... Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable WS-30 Wrist Strap 8468A002AA D85-1832-000 D83-0770-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-002) 9370A001AA D81-1530-00 Optional Accessories BP-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL...
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...Bill of Sale or other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which are caused by the use . This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for a particular purpose. This card is most important in... conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. The sole warranty with such sales. Canon USA shall have no charge to you purchased...
...Bill of Sale or other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which are caused by the use . This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for a particular purpose. This card is most important in... conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. The sole warranty with such sales. Canon USA shall have no charge to you purchased...
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... Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in Canada. The Equipment is warranted under this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Labour: For a period of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that cause abnormally frequent service problems; Any recovery under normal, non-commercial, personal use of...
... Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in Canada. The Equipment is warranted under this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Labour: For a period of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that cause abnormally frequent service problems; Any recovery under normal, non-commercial, personal use of...
Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version32 Instruction Manual
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Contents Read This First ...4 Checking Supplied Accessories 4 System Requirements 5 What is Digital Video Software 6 Windows ...7 CameraWindow ...7 [Acquire Images] Tab 7 [Print] Tab ...8 [Set to Camera] Tab 9 Camera Browser Window 10 Browser...to Download Still Images (CameraWindow 26 Auto-downloading 26 Applying Auto-downloading Settings 27 Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 30 Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) ........ 32 Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 32 Direct Transfer 33 Using a Card Reader/...
Contents Read This First ...4 Checking Supplied Accessories 4 System Requirements 5 What is Digital Video Software 6 Windows ...7 CameraWindow ...7 [Acquire Images] Tab 7 [Print] Tab ...8 [Set to Camera] Tab 9 Camera Browser Window 10 Browser...to Download Still Images (CameraWindow 26 Auto-downloading 26 Applying Auto-downloading Settings 27 Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 30 Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) ........ 32 Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 32 Direct Transfer 33 Using a Card Reader/...
Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Version32 Instruction Manual
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...system, or translated into any language in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and iPhoto are trademarks of a CD-ROM played on your camcorder may be different from the camcorder to your computer. • Supplied USB cable • DIGITAL ...countries. • Other names and products not mentioned above may vary depending on a music CD player. Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded still images from the one described in this manual. The steps and windows may be accepted for ...
...system, or translated into any language in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and iPhoto are trademarks of a CD-ROM played on your camcorder may be different from the camcorder to your computer. • Supplied USB cable • DIGITAL ...countries. • Other names and products not mentioned above may vary depending on a music CD player. Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded still images from the one described in this manual. The steps and windows may be accepted for ...