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... on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to disconnect the plug in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to which the receiver is used with this...
... on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to disconnect the plug in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to which the receiver is used with this...
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... Only use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 4 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. Servicing is required when...
... Only use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 4 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. Servicing is required when...
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... registered in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of the camcorder. and other use for the MPEG-4 standard and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of.... Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Write down the number and other countries. ...7 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 licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories...
... registered in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of the camcorder. and other use for the MPEG-4 standard and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of.... Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Write down the number and other countries. ...7 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 licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories...
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...high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with standard-definition TV broadcasts? 6 Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of scanning lines....compare with high-definition video composed of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. 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 ...
...high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 8 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with standard-definition TV broadcasts? 6 Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. 2 More than twice the number of scanning lines....compare with high-definition video composed of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. 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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... flash memory? Any New Functions? To you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to start recording within approximately one second. Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to shoot video with ...Dolby Digital. 9 Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is especially useful when it means a camcorder that can open the LCD panel and start recording. This is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set to adjust the focus and set the best ...
... flash memory? Any New Functions? To you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have the camcorder automatically detect people's faces and use this camcorder refer to start recording within approximately one second. Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to shoot video with ...Dolby Digital. 9 Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is especially useful when it means a camcorder that can open the LCD panel and start recording. This is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set to adjust the focus and set the best ...
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.... • You can easily play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to say, 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. You also...
.... • You can easily play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to say, 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. You also...
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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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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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and ... 136 Setup Menus 147 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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and ... 136 Setup Menus 147 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
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.... • The following icons: DVSD Refer to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. This will need to refer also to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as "memory card"... function described. • : Reference page number within this manual carefully before you will be indicated with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction DW-100 Refer to start recording until you for future reference....
.... • The following icons: DVSD Refer to other instruction manuals. To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. This will need to refer also to the 'Digital Video Software' instruction manual, included as "memory card"... function described. • : Reference page number within this manual carefully before you will be indicated with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction DW-100 Refer to start recording until you for future reference....
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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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...Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Software for saving and transferring movies... playback. • PIXELA Application - The music files on the 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 - Disc 2 CD...
...Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Software for saving and transferring movies... playback. • PIXELA Application - The music files on the 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 - Disc 2 CD...
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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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... The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in the camcorder. The Intelligent System will be displayed accurately. • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the ...remaining recording time (in green. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be in minutes) for 5 seconds. Remaining recording time When there ...
... The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in the camcorder. The Intelligent System will be displayed accurately. • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the ...remaining recording time (in green. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be in minutes) for 5 seconds. Remaining recording time When there ...
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...Preparations 27 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. 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) ...battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder 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 ...
...Preparations 27 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. 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) ...battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder 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 ...
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...sure to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). NOTES • The ...electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day 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....
...sure to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). NOTES • The ...electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day 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....
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... on how to recycle this battery. 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. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. • We recommend... 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. Preparations 29
... on how to recycle this battery. 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. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. • We recommend... 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. Preparations 29
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... 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 rear bracket on the...
... 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 rear bracket on the...
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... rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be operated with the self timer. - To include yourself in the following cases: - 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... 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.
... rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be operated with the self timer. - To include yourself in the following cases: - 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... 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.
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... pack. • You can monitor the LCD screen NOTES • About the LCD screen: The screen is set to [ On] ( 141), pressing DISP. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to make it brighter. NOTES • The...
... pack. • You can monitor the LCD screen NOTES • About the LCD screen: The screen is set to [ On] ( 141), pressing DISP. With the camcorder on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to make it brighter. NOTES • The...
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... by the position 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 the camera mode dial. Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel (...movies ( 45). NOTES • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 45, 90). START/STOP for recording photos. - Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Easy ...
... by the position 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 the camera mode dial. Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel (...movies ( 45). NOTES • Only the following buttons/functions are available in - Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and photos ( 45, 90). START/STOP for recording photos. - Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Easy ...