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... installation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 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. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to comply with the... that to dripping or splashing. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of copyright owners and be contrary...
... installation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 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. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to comply with the... that to dripping or splashing. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of copyright owners and be contrary...
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ...
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... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 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...
... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 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...
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"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 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 ...
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories. 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 ...
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... (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the memory in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is a standard for recording high-definition...
... (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the memory in lifelike vibrant colors is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in high definition, using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is a standard for recording high-definition...
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Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings 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 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. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode 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 beautiful results. 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. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7...
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your ...
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your ...
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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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About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. "Screen" refers to the . 14 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons ...
About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. "Screen" refers to the . 14 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons ...
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For photos: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 30). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Turning off the self timer. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - 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 turn off the camcorder. - The countdown appears on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (0 32...
For photos: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 30). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Turning off the self timer. The 8 arrow is not available. For a concise summary of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - 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 turn off the camcorder. - The countdown appears on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (0 32...
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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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Instruction Manual - Music data - Image files that can be used as background music during playback. The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - Image mix data - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used to in this PDF file). - 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 camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for exclusive use as "Camcorder...
Instruction Manual - Music data - Image files that can be used as background music during playback. The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - Image mix data - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used to in this PDF file). - 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 camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for exclusive use as "Camcorder...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ON Orange -
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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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DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 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. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer 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 approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or...
DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 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. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer 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 approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or...
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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 turn 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). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 ...
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 you hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 ...