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... (1) This device may infringe on the rights of the FCC Rules. However, there is used as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to dripping or splashing. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording...cause harmful interference to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for ...
... (1) This device may infringe on the rights of the FCC Rules. However, there is used as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to dripping or splashing. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording...cause harmful interference to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for ...
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Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries are attached. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ...
Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of batteries are attached. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ...
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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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms ...
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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms ...
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and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was ...
and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was ...
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... picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to your life...
... picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to your life...
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Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for beautiful results....
Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for beautiful results....
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Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the instruction manual of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. Save or upload to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Enjoying your Recordings on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with the ...
Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the instruction manual of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. Save or upload to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Enjoying your Recordings on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with the ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29 Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29 Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card ...
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Smart AUTO Mode 43 Basic Recording 43 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode 47 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back the Video 54 3D Flip View 54 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 56 Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Selecting the Frame Rate 61 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to...
Smart AUTO Mode 43 Basic Recording 43 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode 47 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back the Video 54 3D Flip View 54 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 56 Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Selecting the Frame Rate 61 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to...
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87 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Rating Scenes 90 Gallery and Scene Operations 90 Managing Stories 94 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Dividing Scenes 97 Decorating Scenes Photos 103 Basic Playback 103 Viewing Photos 105 Deleting Photos 107 Additional Functions 107 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode 108 Selecting Photo Size 109 Slideshow External Connections 111 Terminals on the Camcorder 112 Connection Diagrams 114 Playback on a TV Screen 116 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 116 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 119 Saving ...
87 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Rating Scenes 90 Gallery and Scene Operations 90 Managing Stories 94 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Dividing Scenes 97 Decorating Scenes Photos 103 Basic Playback 103 Viewing Photos 105 Deleting Photos 107 Additional Functions 107 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode 108 Selecting Photo Size 109 Slideshow External Connections 111 Terminals on the Camcorder 112 Connection Diagrams 114 Playback on a TV Screen 116 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 116 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 119 Saving ...
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Panel 136 Setup Menus 147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messages 166 Do's and Don'ts 166 Handling Precautions 170 Maintenance/Others 171 Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 General Information 172 Accessories 173 Optional Accessories 176 Product Codes 177 Specifications 182 Index Table of contents 13 Additional Information 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 132 FUNC.
Panel 136 Setup Menus 147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messages 166 Do's and Don'ts 166 Handling Precautions 170 Maintenance/Others 171 Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 General Information 172 Accessories 173 Optional Accessories 176 Product Codes 177 Specifications 182 Index Table of contents 13 Additional Information 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 132 FUNC.
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... to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152).
... to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152).
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Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For photos: Press j, first halfway to other onscreen messages and displays. The countdown appears on the screen. Turning off the self timer. Introduction 15 Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to abbreviate menu selections. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of all available menu options and ...
Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. For photos: Press j, first halfway to other onscreen messages and displays. The countdown appears on the screen. Turning off the self timer. Introduction 15 Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to abbreviate menu selections. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of all available menu options and ...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick GuideW XStylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick GuideW XStylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction
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Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.351/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred to mix with the supplied PIXELA's software. Image mix data - Introduction 17 Music data - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used to in this PDF file). - The disc cannot be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 -...
Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.351/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred to mix with the supplied PIXELA's software. Image mix data - Introduction 17 Music data - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used to in this PDF file). - The disc cannot be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 -...
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INFO button (0 151) 6 MIC terminal (0 79) 7 USB terminal (0 111, 114) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 111, 112) 9 Memory card slot X (0 38) A q Memory card slot Y (0 38) A a Double memory card slot cover A s Terminal cover A d DC IN terminal (0 21) A f COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 111, 113) A g AV OUT terminal (0 111, 113)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 77) A h Strap mount (0 25) A j Grip belt (0 24) 18 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 1 RESET button (0 156) 2 button (0 30)/ / button (0 125) WEB 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot...
INFO button (0 151) 6 MIC terminal (0 79) 7 USB terminal (0 111, 114) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 111, 112) 9 Memory card slot X (0 38) A q Memory card slot Y (0 38) A a Double memory card slot cover A s Terminal cover A d DC IN terminal (0 21) A f COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 111, 113) A g AV OUT terminal (0 111, 113)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 77) A h Strap mount (0 25) A j Grip belt (0 24) 18 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 1 RESET button (0 156) 2 button (0 30)/ / button (0 125) WEB 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot...
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ON Orange - Standby (0 49) Red - Front view Top view A k Stereo microphone (0 75) A l Zoom lever (0 47) S q PHOTO button (0 43, 107) S a ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) S s POWER button S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19
ON Orange - Standby (0 49) Red - Front view Top view A k Stereo microphone (0 75) A l Zoom lever (0 47) S q PHOTO button (0 43, 107) S a ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) S s POWER button S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19
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Back view Bottom view S g Speaker (0 52) S h START/STOP button (0 43, 58) S j Tripod socket (0 167) S k Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction
Back view Bottom view S g Speaker (0 52) S h START/STOP button (0 43, 58) S j Tripod socket (0 167) S k Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction
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ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, fully charge it and then use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 The first time you use the ...
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, fully charge it and then use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 The first time you use the ...
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After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 5 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is ...
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 5 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is ...