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...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of an accident. ...
...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged...the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of an accident. ...
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... TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms...
... TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms...
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... Customers only. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. No license is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may...to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Online product registration for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) ... in the U.S. Date 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, ...
... Customers only. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. No license is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may...to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Online product registration for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) ... in the U.S. Date 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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...Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder...this resolution only when the recording mode is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 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 ...
...Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder...this resolution only when the recording mode is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 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 ...
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... memory? To you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to shoot video with this camcorder refer to start recording within approximately one second. Recording on commercially available SD/SDHC memory...Dolby Digital. 9 When you , it is difficult to predict when to Using a Memory Card ( 41). 3 AVCHD is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is...
... memory? To you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this information to shoot video with this camcorder refer to start recording within approximately one second. Recording on commercially available SD/SDHC memory...Dolby Digital. 9 When you , it is difficult to predict when to Using a Memory Card ( 41). 3 AVCHD is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set the best exposure for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is...
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... other devices? Needless to say, you can play back the recordings on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM 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. Use the software on the memory card... the optional DW-100 DVD burner. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to back up such scenes. 10
... other devices? Needless to say, you can play back the recordings on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM 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. Use the software on the memory card... the optional DW-100 DVD burner. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect 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 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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... "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following icons: DVSD Refer ...memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ( 147). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text that complement the ...
... "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following icons: DVSD Refer ...memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ( 147). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text that complement the ...
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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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... - Software for saving and transferring movies. - The music files on PDF file). Music Transfer Utility - Software for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - 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 - Introduction...
... - Software for saving and transferring movies. - The music files on PDF file). Music Transfer Utility - Software for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - 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 - Introduction...
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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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...more photos 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 displayed in red, replace the battery pack with the [ Cine Mode] recording program to 5 photos 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 Introduction Doing so will ensure that...
...more photos 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 displayed in red, replace the battery pack with the [ Cine Mode] recording program to 5 photos 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 Introduction Doing so will ensure that...
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... IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator Preparations 27 Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on , the green 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...
... IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator Preparations 27 Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on , the green 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...
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...the day of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such... as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Outside the temperature range of use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to ensure a full charge. 28 ...
...the day of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such... as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Outside the temperature range of use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to ensure a full charge. 28 ...
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... 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 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The... Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparations 29 • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable. Tab To use ...
... 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 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The... Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparations 29 • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable. Tab To use ...
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... Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight... 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).
... Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 30 Preparations NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight... 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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...grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller... from the front. Preparations 31 To include yourself in the following cases: - To allow the camcorder to use both for extra convenience and protection. To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the loop and fasten.
...grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller... from the front. Preparations 31 To include yourself in the following cases: - To allow the camcorder to use both for extra convenience and protection. To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the loop and fasten.
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... more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to make it may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. With the camcorder on the LCD backlight to specification. Turn on , hold DISP. Less than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the pixels may be difficult...
... more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to make it may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. With the camcorder on the LCD backlight to specification. Turn on , hold DISP. Less than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the pixels may be difficult...
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... care of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder's settings to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Flexible recording Use one of all the settings - PHOTO for recording movies. - Quick Start ( 48). - VIDEO SNAP ...Operation Easy recording of the camera mode dial. mode. 47). 34 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of movies and photos ( 45, 90). START/STOP for ...
... care of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder's settings to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Flexible recording Use one of all the settings - PHOTO for recording movies. - Quick Start ( 48). - VIDEO SNAP ...Operation Easy recording of the camera mode dial. mode. 47). 34 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of movies and photos ( 45, 90). START/STOP for ...