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... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of 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. Use of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to Part 15 of an... TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc.
... equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of 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. Use of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to Part 15 of an... TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc.
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... service personnel. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 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 attachments/accessories specified by...
... service personnel. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 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 attachments/accessories specified by...
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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 in the ...080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. 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 this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or...
... 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 in the ...080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. 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 this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or...
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...settings. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Video Snapshot (0... 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video ...
...settings. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Video Snapshot (0... 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video ...
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... Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 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...-compatible. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). 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...
... Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 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...-compatible. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). 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...
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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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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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... the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting (0 152). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Please read this manual are ...start recording until you will need to refer also to the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card...
... the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting (0 152). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Please read this manual are ...start recording until you will need to refer also to the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card...
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... use the menus, refer to activate the autofocus and then fully. The countdown appears on the screen. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132...abbreviate menu selections. For movies: In record pause mode, press g. For a detailed explanation on the screen and to turn off the camcorder. - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will record the photo...
... use the menus, refer to activate the autofocus and then fully. The countdown appears on the screen. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132...abbreviate menu selections. For movies: In record pause mode, press g. For a detailed explanation on the screen and to turn off the camcorder. - The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will record the photo...
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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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... mix data - Instruction Manual - Software for exclusive use as background music during playback. 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - Image files that can be played back on PDF file). The following CD-ROMs and software are for ...
... mix data - Instruction Manual - Software for exclusive use as background music during playback. 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - Image files that can be played back on PDF file). The following CD-ROMs and software are for ...
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... is com- DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 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. When connecting the compact power adapter's ...cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on page 173. pletely exhausted. Preparations 21 Getting Started ...
... is com- DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 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. When connecting the compact power adapter's ...cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on page 173. pletely exhausted. Preparations 21 Getting Started ...
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The red 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 hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).... After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 Preparations 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the...
The red 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 hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).... After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 Preparations 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the...
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... is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder before connecting or plugging the compact power adapter again. After pressing x to voltage converters for use with this...DC IN terminal or unplug 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 not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such...
... is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder before connecting or plugging the compact power adapter again. After pressing x to voltage converters for use with this...DC IN terminal or unplug 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 not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such...
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... your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. To remove 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 handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Grip...
... your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. To remove 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 handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Grip...
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You can also attach the wrist strap 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 rear bracket on the grip belt to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten.
You can also attach the wrist strap 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 rear bracket on the grip belt to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten.
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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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... 29 Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on... the touch screen. Also, this will not cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. This is a characteristic of the touch screen and will not affect your finger up and down or left and...
... 29 Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on... the touch screen. Also, this will not cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. This is a characteristic of the touch screen and will not affect your finger up and down or left and...
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... record movies by pressing g or take photos by the Smart AUTO function. 30 Preparations Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to your fingernails or other hard-tipped objects other than the stylus pen, ... 43). ence. • In the following cases, you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Applying excessive force or forcefully ...
... record movies by pressing g or take photos by the Smart AUTO function. 30 Preparations Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to your fingernails or other hard-tipped objects other than the stylus pen, ... 43). ence. • In the following cases, you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Applying excessive force or forcefully ...