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...and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in a particular installation. Use of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is used as the disconnect device. WARNING! The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ...a residential installation. 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 help.
...and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in a particular installation. Use of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is used as the disconnect device. WARNING! The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ...a residential installation. 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 help.
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the presence of electric shock to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the presence of electric shock to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ...
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... heat. 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom. 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...
... heat. 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom. 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...
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard. 5 and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" ...
Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard. 5 and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" ...
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... 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is a standard for recording high-definition video.
... 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is a standard for recording high-definition video.
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Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates 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 camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to ...
Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates 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 camcorder shake when you want to your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to ...
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High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . 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. AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. Save or upload to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the ...
High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . 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. AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. Save or upload to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if 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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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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... screen. "Screen" refers to the . 14 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before 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 both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. "Scene" refers to one movie unit...
... screen. "Screen" refers to the . 14 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before 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 both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. "Scene" refers to one movie unit...
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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. For photos: Press j, first halfway to turn off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. The countdown appears on the screen. 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 activate the autofocus and then fully. Setting the ...
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. For photos: Press j, first halfway to turn off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. The countdown appears on the screen. 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 activate the autofocus and then fully. Setting the ...
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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 PIXELA's software - The disc cannot be used to in this PDF file). - Image mix data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. Photo Application - These music files are supplied with live video 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 - Introduction 17 Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction ...
Software for PIXELA's software - The disc cannot be used to in this PDF file). - Image mix data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. Photo Application - These music files are supplied with live video 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 - Introduction 17 Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction ...
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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) button (0 68) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/ BATT. 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 ...
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) button (0 68) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/ BATT. 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 ...
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ON Orange - Standby (0 49) Red - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19 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 -
ON Orange - Standby (0 49) Red - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19 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 -
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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 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.
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The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. pletely exhausted. 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 the camcorder until the battery pack is com- DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. Getting Started ...
The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. pletely exhausted. 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 the camcorder until the battery pack is com- DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power adapter. Getting Started ...
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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 hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully ...
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 hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully ...