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... received, including interference that to copyright laws. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause... receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! However, there is used with the instructions, may...subject to disconnect the plug in the manual.
... received, including interference that to copyright laws. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause... receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! However, there is used with the instructions, may...subject to disconnect the plug in the manual.
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.... 17 Cleaning - All the safety and operating instructions should be adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture...radiation. Hazard of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 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...
.... 17 Cleaning - All the safety and operating instructions should be adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture...radiation. Hazard of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 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...
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... into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your recordings with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Needless to back up such scenes. 10 You also have the following options: •...; You can easily 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.
... into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your recordings with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Needless to back up such scenes. 10 You also have the following options: •...; You can easily 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.
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts 23 Screen Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Preparing ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts 23 Screen Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Preparing ...
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... manual. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200...
... manual. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200...
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.... • DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on this CD-ROM are supplied with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. ... Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Music Transfer Utility - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Introduction 19 Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM ...
.... • DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on this CD-ROM are supplied with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. ... Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide - Music Transfer Utility - For more details, refer to the camcorder music data for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Introduction 19 Software for saving, managing, and printing photos. • Music Data CD-ROM ...
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... on the screen. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not appear smooth...options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 34) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Advanced Functions Special ...
... on the screen. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not appear smooth...options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 34) FUNC. [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Advanced Functions Special ...
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... VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn black as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with Music 66 Video ( 34) Video Snapshot Record a series of the accessory used. The button...'s blue light will momentarily turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will turn on and a blue border appears on the optional video light...
... VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you turn black as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to the instruction manual of short scenes and combine them with Music 66 Video ( 34) Video Snapshot Record a series of the accessory used. The button...'s blue light will momentarily turn on the screen. 2 Press START/STOP . • The camcorder records for about using the optional video light, refer to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will turn on and a blue border appears on the optional video light...
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...will be locked. • During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to standby mode. - - Turning off the camcorder. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Setting the camcorder to automatic exposure. 70 Video Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies...) or PHOTO fully (when recording photos). - Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At ...
...will be locked. • During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to standby mode. - - Turning off the camcorder. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Setting the camcorder to automatic exposure. 70 Video Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies...) or PHOTO fully (when recording photos). - Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At ...
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...If the recording program is focused. • The center of the screen will return to turn off the backlight correction. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick ...guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press . You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines ...
...If the recording program is focused. • The center of the screen will return to turn off the backlight correction. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, you start the procedure. 1 Open ( ) the joystick ...guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press . You can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines ...
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... than [ Night] or [ Fireworks]. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. You can select the main subject manually. 4 Adjust ( ) the focus as required. • If you can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for beautiful videos and photos. If the function was turned off, press to turn...
... than [ Night] or [ Fireworks]. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection]. You can select the main subject manually. 4 Adjust ( ) the focus as required. • If you can also select the main subject manually, so the camcorder optimizes the settings for beautiful videos and photos. If the function was turned off, press to turn...
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... Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in mode, you can select the information to the right of the -12 dB (yellow area) mark only occasionally. The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the... can adjust the audio recording level of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). will be displayed with the [Data Code] setting ( 140). Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar 4 Hide ( ) the joystick guide. • The audio level selected will turn white. 78...
... Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in mode, you can select the information to the right of the -12 dB (yellow area) mark only occasionally. The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the... can adjust the audio recording level of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). will be displayed with the [Data Code] setting ( 140). Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar 4 Hide ( ) the joystick guide. • The audio level selected will turn white. 78...
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...the audio level while recording. Change the setting in advance in mode but the function of the terminal can be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. FUNC. [ Menu] FUNC. [Audio Level Indicator] [On] NOTES • When the audio level meter...attenuator is activated. The headphones are connected to (headphones) output. * ( 34) * Headphones can - • Press twice to return the camcorder to display it also when the audio level is used also in mode or mode. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change...
...the audio level while recording. Change the setting in advance in mode but the function of the terminal can be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. FUNC. [ Menu] FUNC. [Audio Level Indicator] [On] NOTES • When the audio level meter...attenuator is activated. The headphones are connected to (headphones) output. * ( 34) * Headphones can - • Press twice to return the camcorder to display it also when the audio level is used also in mode or mode. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change...
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When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100. Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone ( 34) Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the ... shoe, will appear on the screen. NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Look for...
When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100. Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone ( 34) Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the ... shoe, will appear on the screen. NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Look for...
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... high and the sound gets distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator ( 139) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 78). 82 Video NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to the MIC terminal. Using other microphones You can connect almost any...
... high and the sound gets distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator ( 139) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 78). 82 Video NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to the MIC terminal. Using other microphones You can connect almost any...
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...Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). You can appear on . • The practical range of exposure in continuous shooting mode. • For red-eye reduction...not fire in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - When using an optional video light. • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you manually adjust the exposure in the following cases: - In the [ Fireworks] recording program. - assist lamp). - its shadow can also set [AF-Assist Lamp...
...Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). You can appear on . • The practical range of exposure in continuous shooting mode. • For red-eye reduction...not fire in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - When using an optional video light. • About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you manually adjust the exposure in the following cases: - In the [ Fireworks] recording program. - assist lamp). - its shadow can also set [AF-Assist Lamp...
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... also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to copy photos that were not recorded with this camcorder. - • You may not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use when... • Quick Start ( 48) • Recording programs ( 61, 63) • Mini video light ( 65) • Self timer ( 69) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 70) • Manual focus adjustment ( 71) • Face detection ( 72) • White balance ( 73) • Image effects ( 75) • Digital effects ( 76) ...
... also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to copy photos that were not recorded with this camcorder. - • You may not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use when... • Quick Start ( 48) • Recording programs ( 61, 63) • Mini video light ( 65) • Self timer ( 69) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 70) • Manual focus adjustment ( 71) • Face detection ( 72) • White balance ( 73) • Image effects ( 75) • Digital effects ( 76) ...
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... ( ) another photo. • During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner...
... ( ) another photo. • During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner...
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...the USB cable and restore the connection after you have been changed with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder's screen. Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the ... restart printing from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn off the camcorder. When you solved the problem, select [Continue] and press to resume printing. Trimming settings apply to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: ...
...the USB cable and restore the connection after you have been changed with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder's screen. Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the ... restart printing from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn off the camcorder. When you solved the problem, select [Continue] and press to resume printing. Trimming settings apply to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: ...
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Turning off the camcorder. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press Exposure ....Fireworks]. Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies) or PHOTO fully (when recording photos). - Setting the camcorder to automatic exposure. 70 Video - Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or ...
Turning off the camcorder. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press Exposure ....Fireworks]. Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies) or PHOTO fully (when recording photos). - Setting the camcorder to automatic exposure. 70 Video - Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or ...