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... help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is required to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following...used as the disconnect device. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,...
... help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is required to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following...used as the disconnect device. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,...
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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 servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, ...
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 operate normally, ...
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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 high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Decoration (0 97) You can record in the built-in memory or on ... AVC/H.264 compression and the audio 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 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in Dolby Digital. 6...
... the special moments in your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Decoration (0 97) You can record in the built-in memory or on ... AVC/H.264 compression and the audio 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 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is recorded in Dolby Digital. 6...
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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 Dynamic IS (0 64... into a video clip set to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music.
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 Dynamic IS (0 64... into a video clip set to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music.
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... or a video sharing Web site. Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to 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...Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Save or upload to the Web. 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 ...
... or a video sharing Web site. Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to 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...Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Save or upload to the Web. 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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...term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting (0 152). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding...camera. 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. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. "Screen" ...
...term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting (0 152). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding...camera. 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. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. "Screen" ...
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..., refer to standb mode The names of physical buttons and switches on the screen and to abbreviate menu selections. Setting the camcorder to Using the Menus (0 32). For example z. For a detailed explanation refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132... the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will cancel the self timer. - Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Turning off the self timer. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On...
..., refer to standb mode The names of physical buttons and switches on the screen and to abbreviate menu selections. Setting the camcorder to Using the Menus (0 32). For example z. For a detailed explanation refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132... the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will cancel the self timer. - Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Turning off the self timer. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On...
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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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... file). Image mix data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for the image mix function. 1 The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - The disc cannot be used to in this PDF file). - Image files that can use with the...
... file). Image mix data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for the image mix function. 1 The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - The disc cannot be used to in this PDF file). - Image files that can use with the...
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ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. pletely exhausted. DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to...pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 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...
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. pletely exhausted. DC IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. For Asia only: 2 Connect the compact power adapter to...pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 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...
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... (battery pack charging). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green 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 After a moment, the...
... (battery pack charging). The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green 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 After a moment, the...
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...pack in the memory. Be sure to wait until you hear a click. Also, when the battery itself is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 104 °F), charging will not start ....3 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 °C...
...pack in the memory. Be sure to wait until you hear a click. Also, when the battery itself is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 104 °F), charging will not start ....3 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 °C...
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...day before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap...that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the front bracket on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. • If ...
...day before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap...that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the front bracket on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. • If ...
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You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. 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 use both for extra convenience and protection.
You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. 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 use both for extra convenience and protection.
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tery pack. • You can be a nuisance. 28 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright). • If 6 8 [...
tery pack. • You can be a nuisance. 28 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright). • If 6 8 [...
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... the controls at your finger or the supplied stylus pen. Press firmly when using your fingertips. Preparations 29 Basic Operation 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. You can... intuitive touch screen interface you are performing. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will not affect your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Also, this will recognize as the main subject of...
... the controls at your finger or the supplied stylus pen. Press firmly when using your fingertips. Preparations 29 Basic Operation 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. You can... intuitive touch screen interface you are performing. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will not affect your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Also, this will recognize as the main subject of...
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...138; Preparations • In the following cases, you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. ence. Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to perform ... adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you may not be able to bother with wet or gloved hands or using your...
...138; Preparations • In the following cases, you change according to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. ence. Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to perform ... adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you may not be able to bother with wet or gloved hands or using your...