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...conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to dripping or splashing. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. TO ... this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to disconnect the...
...conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to dripping or splashing. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. TO ... this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to disconnect the...
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... 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
... 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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
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...the special moments in your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can record.... 6 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is a standard for recording high-definition video. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is...
...the special moments in your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can record.... 6 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is a standard for recording high-definition video. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is...
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...AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into... a video clip set to shoot. Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 ...
...AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into... a video clip set to shoot. Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 ...
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...site. Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. 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 if ...the device is AVCHD-compatible. 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...
...site. Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. 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 if ...the device is AVCHD-compatible. 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...
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...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 36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Memory 10 ...
...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 36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Memory 10 ...
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... 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 Recordings on a Computer...
... 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 Recordings on a Computer...
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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. 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
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...; The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. "Scene" refers to... for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200.
...; The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. "Scene" refers to... for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200.
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...countdown appears on the screen. For example z. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control...how to use the menus, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of the following actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 ...
...countdown appears on the screen. For example z. Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control...how to use the menus, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of the following actions will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 ...
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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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...can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. PIXELA's VideoBrowser - Photo Application - Software for exclusive use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for the image mix function. 1 The CD-...ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - Instruction Manual - Image mix data - Image files that...
...can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. PIXELA's VideoBrowser - Photo Application - Software for exclusive use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for the image mix function. 1 The CD-...ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - Instruction Manual - Image mix data - Image files that...
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... 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. DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the com-...a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). The first time you use the camcorder until the battery pack is com- For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. ...
... 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. DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the com-...a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). The first time you use the camcorder until the battery pack is com- For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. ...
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... ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all...
... ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all...
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...Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °...OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is updated in the memory. IMPORTANT • Turn off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and ...
...Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °...OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is updated in the memory. IMPORTANT • Turn off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and ...
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... ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to 3 times longer than you think you can power the... camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to ... detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it from the front bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations
... ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to 3 times longer than you think you can power the... camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to ... detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it from the front bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations
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Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25
Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection. Preparations 25
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With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- tery pack. • You can further adjust the ...
With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- tery pack. • You can further adjust the ...
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... element displayed on the operating mode and the task you are performing. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Preparations 29 Press firmly when using your finger ..., to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will not affect your fingertips. Also, this will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc. ...Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen...
... element displayed on the operating mode and the task you are performing. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Preparations 29 Press firmly when using your finger ..., to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will not affect your fingertips. Also, this will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc. ...Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen...
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...and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to perform touch operations correctly. - Recording of movies and photos (0 43). ence... access to the menus and advanced functions. * The mode icon displayed will change the camcorder's settings to bother with wet or gloved hands or using your prefer- Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners...
...and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to perform touch operations correctly. - Recording of movies and photos (0 43). ence... access to the menus and advanced functions. * The mode icon displayed will change the camcorder's settings to bother with wet or gloved hands or using your prefer- Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners...