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...connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Use ... OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. However, there is...
...connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Use ... OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. However, there is...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 ... required when the apparatus has been damaged in confined narrow spaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 ... required when the apparatus has been damaged in confined narrow spaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
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...97) You can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards (0 36). Videos are then recorded in the memory in Dolby Digital. 6 In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. With AVCHD...fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your...
...97) You can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards (0 36). Videos are then recorded in the memory in Dolby Digital. 6 In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. With AVCHD...fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your...
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... Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Depending on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even... to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with the type of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4.
... Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Depending on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even... to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with the type of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4.
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.../SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this...
.../SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this...
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...zoom controls on the camcorder or using the 7 8 [Zoom Type] setting. press harder for a slow zoom; press gently for faster zooms. W Zoom out T Zoom in . In mode, [Zoom Type] will deteriorate the more you can zoom in the table below. [Optical]1 [Advanced] [Digital] 20x 28x2 400x 1... When taking photos, only optical zoom is set to zoom in Smart AUTO Mode 47 For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of zoom - For advanced zoom, the...
...zoom controls on the camcorder or using the 7 8 [Zoom Type] setting. press harder for a slow zoom; press gently for faster zooms. W Zoom out T Zoom in . In mode, [Zoom Type] will deteriorate the more you can zoom in the table below. [Optical]1 [Advanced] [Digital] 20x 28x2 400x 1... When taking photos, only optical zoom is set to zoom in Smart AUTO Mode 47 For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of zoom - For advanced zoom, the...
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... memory will start 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Programs], [Decoration], [White Balance], [Image Stabilizer], [Digital Effects] or [Review Recording]. Opening the setup menus or using the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Leaving the camcorder without any notifi- panel: [Rec. Video 65
... memory will start 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Programs], [Decoration], [White Balance], [Image Stabilizer], [Digital Effects] or [Review Recording]. Opening the setup menus or using the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Leaving the camcorder without any notifi- panel: [Rec. Video 65
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...• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]) or when the digital zoom is activated (0 66). 2 Point the camcorder at more than one . Subjects too similar to remove the frame and cancel ...the tracking. Fast moving subject and touch the subject on the screen that have similar characteristics, such as it as color, the camcorder might track a subject...
...• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]) or when the digital zoom is activated (0 66). 2 Point the camcorder at more than one . Subjects too similar to remove the frame and cancel ...the tracking. Fast moving subject and touch the subject on the screen that have similar characteristics, such as it as color, the camcorder might track a subject...
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...are available when taking photos. Options ( Default value) [N Off] Select this setting when you can change it to a black screen. NOTES • By default, the camcorder fades from or to a white screen using the 7 8 [Fader Setting] setting. • When you apply a fader, not only... the picture but you do not intend to use the digital effects. [2 Black & White]* Records movies and photos in black and white. [3 Sepia]* Records...
...are available when taking photos. Options ( Default value) [N Off] Select this setting when you can change it to a black screen. NOTES • By default, the camcorder fades from or to a white screen using the 7 8 [Fader Setting] setting. • When you apply a fader, not only... the picture but you do not intend to use the digital effects. [2 Black & White]* Records movies and photos in black and white. [3 Sepia]* Records...
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Reset the white balance when you select the custom white balance: - Subjects in the following cases: - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Self Timer Operating ...custom white balance setting to turn off the self timer. Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [a Daylight] To record outdoors. [d Tungsten] To record under...press g. The result will still be better than [Digital]. - Changing lighting conditions -
Reset the white balance when you select the custom white balance: - Subjects in the following cases: - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Self Timer Operating ...custom white balance setting to turn off the self timer. Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [a Daylight] To record outdoors. [d Tungsten] To record under...press g. The result will still be better than [Digital]. - Changing lighting conditions -
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... verify that can select [F 2016x1512] or [G 1920x1080]. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 131). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Aspect Ratio] 8 Desired photo size (aspect ratio) 8 [a] Options Large capacity memory cards, like those usually used for ...You cannot take photos when 8 8 [Frame Rate] is set to do so may result in playback mode if you cannot take photos when digital zoom is activated (light blue area on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be recorded on or flashing. Also, ...
... verify that can select [F 2016x1512] or [G 1920x1080]. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 131). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Aspect Ratio] 8 Desired photo size (aspect ratio) 8 [a] Options Large capacity memory cards, like those usually used for ...You cannot take photos when 8 8 [Frame Rate] is set to do so may result in playback mode if you cannot take photos when digital zoom is activated (light blue area on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be recorded on or flashing. Also, ...
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... following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 47) • Quick Start (0 49) • Recording programs (0 61, 63) • Face detection (0 66) • Digital effects (0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment...
... following functions and features of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the "Video" section. • Zoom (0 47) • Quick Start (0 49) • Recording programs (0 61, 63) • Face detection (0 66) • Digital effects (0 69) • Manual exposure adjustment...
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The component video terminal is facing up. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to an external device such .../X Terminal Access: Open the side terminal cover. Adjust the volume on the connected TV. * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the cable so the triangle mark on the Camcorder 1 USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from the built...
The component video terminal is facing up. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to an external device such .../X Terminal Access: Open the side terminal cover. Adjust the volume on the connected TV. * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the cable so the triangle mark on the Camcorder 1 USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from the built...
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...the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (A) is a convenient all-digital connection using connection A, there will be no video output from other connections. - While the camcorder is for output only. Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows... the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of the other terminals. - Connection A HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to an HDTV using a single ...
...the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (A) is a convenient all-digital connection using connection A, there will be no video output from other connections. - While the camcorder is for output only. Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows... the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of the other terminals. - Connection A HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to an HDTV using a single ...
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.... Playback on a computer. - Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to save your recordings. Play back the movies or photos. 114 External Connections Connection D USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to the TV. To transfer music ...files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc in the following cases. - Playback on an HDTV using the supplied USB ...
.... Playback on a computer. - Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to save your recordings. Play back the movies or photos. 114 External Connections Connection D USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to the TV. To transfer music ...files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc in the following cases. - Playback on an HDTV using the supplied USB ...
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...USB cable. Recording Details will vary depending on the screen. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable to copy your movies in high definition.... Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 112). 4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you can use the memory ...
...USB cable. Recording Details will vary depending on the screen. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable to copy your movies in high definition.... Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 112). 4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you can use the memory ...
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... video signal. By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in high definition. Refer to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. In Standard Definition You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (0 112). You can copy your movies by repeatedly pressing h. 5 External recorder: Start recording...
... video signal. By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in high definition. Refer to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. In Standard Definition You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (0 112). You can copy your movies by repeatedly pressing h. 5 External recorder: Start recording...
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... basis. The touch screen's operation is not waterproof - If any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be able to high temperatures (like the inside of heat generated by the LCD panel. Do not apply...will protect your recordings periodically. Make sure to an external device such as above TVs, near strong electromagnetic fields such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 116) and save them on the touch screen. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. ings to transfer your record-...
... basis. The touch screen's operation is not waterproof - If any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be able to high temperatures (like the inside of heat generated by the LCD panel. Do not apply...will protect your recordings periodically. Make sure to an external device such as above TVs, near strong electromagnetic fields such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 116) and save them on the touch screen. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. ings to transfer your record-...
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...only) or memory card using the same option. Additional Information 169 If giving the camcorder or memory card to keep the date/time and other settings. Disposal When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to avoid the accidental erasure of private ... recharge the built-in lithium battery is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to ...
...only) or memory card using the same option. Additional Information 169 If giving the camcorder or memory card to keep the date/time and other settings. Disposal When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to avoid the accidental erasure of private ... recharge the built-in lithium battery is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to ...
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General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer TV/HDTV Digital video recorder Card reader/writer Computer Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. 1 SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder ... Compact Power Adapter Ag CTC-100 Component Cable Aa IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable* Ah STV-250N Stereo Video Cable As Memory card * Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. 172 Additional Information
General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer TV/HDTV Digital video recorder Card reader/writer Computer Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. 1 SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder ... Compact Power Adapter Ag CTC-100 Component Cable Aa IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable* Ah STV-250N Stereo Video Cable As Memory card * Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. 172 Additional Information