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...the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the equipment. WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY....equipment off and on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by one or more of an accident. 2 HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving...
...the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the equipment. WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY....equipment off and on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by one or more of an accident. 2 HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving...
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of batteries are attached. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of batteries are attached. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a ...
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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 Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under license from Microsoft. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A ...
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under license from Microsoft. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A ...
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... 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 set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in high definition, using AVCHD specifications3.
... 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 set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in high definition, using AVCHD specifications3.
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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. Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus ...
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. Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus ...
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High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Depending on the device used . 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 card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital ...
High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Depending on the device used . 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 card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital ...
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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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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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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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional ...
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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional ...
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For a detailed explanation refer to turn off the camcorder. - 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 Operating Modes (0 30). The countdown appears on the screen. Turning off the self timer. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Introduction 15 For movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. Changing the camcorder's operating mode....
For a detailed explanation refer to turn off the camcorder. - 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 Operating Modes (0 30). The countdown appears on the screen. Turning off the self timer. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). Introduction 15 For movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. Changing the camcorder's operating mode....
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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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PIXELA's Transfer Utility - Music data - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). Introduction 17 Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - PIXELA's VideoBrowser - Photo Application - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Instruction Manual - Image files that can be used to in this PDF file). - The following CD-ROMs...
PIXELA's Transfer Utility - Music data - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). Introduction 17 Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - PIXELA's VideoBrowser - Photo Application - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Instruction Manual - Image files that can be used to in this PDF file). - The following CD-ROMs...
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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 Strap mount (0 25) A j Grip belt (0 24) 18 Introduction 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 ...
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 Strap mount (0 25) A j Grip belt (0 24) 18 Introduction 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 ...
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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 - ON Orange -
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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. S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction
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Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 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. Preparations 21 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the com- pletely exhausted. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. Doing so will ensure ...
Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 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. Preparations 21 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the com- pletely exhausted. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. Doing so will ensure ...
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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 turn off the camcorder. 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 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 ...
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 turn off the camcorder. 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 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 ...