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...radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE ... protection against harmful interference in case of the FCC Rules. If this device must be required to radio communications. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference...
...radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE ... protection against harmful interference in case of the FCC Rules. If this device must be required to radio communications. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference...
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... and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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 service personnel. Do not use...
... and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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 service personnel. Do not use...
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...and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of theft.... MPEG-4 standard and may be found at www.registercanon.com Protect your new Canon product on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model... Laboratories. The serial number 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,...
...and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of theft.... MPEG-4 standard and may be found at www.registercanon.com Protect your new Canon product on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model... Laboratories. The serial number 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,...
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... CMOS) that captures video at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to actually being there. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 ... the picture is recorded at a resolution of a quality second only to MXP or FXP mode. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of ...
... CMOS) that captures video at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to actually being there. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 ... the picture is recorded at a resolution of a quality second only to MXP or FXP mode. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of ...
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... 3 AVCHD is difficult to predict when to start recording within approximately one second. What are the advantages of the camcorder. This is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. Face Detection With... video snapshot scenes ( 66). Any New Functions? Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is especially useful when it means a camcorder that can open the LCD panel and start recording. Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to your recordings a cinematic look by using...
... 3 AVCHD is difficult to predict when to start recording within approximately one second. What are the advantages of the camcorder. This is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. Face Detection With... video snapshot scenes ( 66). Any New Functions? Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is especially useful when it means a camcorder that can open the LCD panel and start recording. Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to your recordings a cinematic look by using...
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... to say, you can play back AVCHD discs of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy 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. In such...
... to say, you can play back AVCHD discs of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy 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. In such...
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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 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 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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... still camera. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to ... Refer to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as a PDF file in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function...
... still camera. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to ... Refer to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as a PDF file in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function...
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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 Introduction power cord) BP-809 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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 power cord) BP-809 Battery PackW XWL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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... Utility - Contains music files that can be used as background music during playback. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - Software for transferring to the 'Music Transfer Utility ...snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The music files on PDF file). For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for saving and transferring movies. - Introduction 19
... Utility - Contains music files that can be used as background music during playback. The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM - Software for transferring to the 'Music Transfer Utility ...snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The music files on PDF file). For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for saving and transferring movies. - Introduction 19
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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 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 Introduction
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... can combine this frame rate with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is no more photos in yellow: 1 to give your recordings a cinematic look. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording...or " End" (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is displayed in green. • Depending 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 ...
... can combine this frame rate with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is no more photos in yellow: 1 to give your recordings a cinematic look. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording...or " End" (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is displayed in green. • Depending 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 ...
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... red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned 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 unit and slide ... with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the tables on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more about...
... red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned 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 unit and slide ... with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the tables on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you learn more about...
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...°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of use, or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Therefore, charge them on aircraft... and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of the arrow and hold it pressed down...
...°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of use, or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Therefore, charge them on aircraft... and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of the arrow and hold it pressed down...
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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 prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 3 times longer than ...
... can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 3 times longer than ...
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NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct ... the padded handgrip's flap and 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 handgrip and finally to [ Off ] ( 143).
NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct ... the padded handgrip's flap and 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 handgrip and finally to [ Off ] ( 143).
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... strap through the loop and fasten. 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. To allow the... camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. Preparations 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the ...
... strap through the loop and fasten. 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. To allow the... camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. Preparations 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the ...
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... will turn the LCD backlight on the LCD backlight to its previous brightness setting. LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
... will turn the LCD backlight on the LCD backlight to its previous brightness setting. LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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... • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Quick Start ( 48). - Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 45, 90). Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. START/STOP for recording photos. - PHOTO ... movies. - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus...
... • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Quick Start ( 48). - Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 45, 90). Flexible recording Use one of the camera mode dial. START/STOP for recording photos. - PHOTO ... movies. - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus...